Mason City, Iowa vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 54.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,286 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Fredericksburg
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Fredericksburg, VA
Compared to Mason City, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher