Mason City, Iowa vs. Goodyear, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goodyear, Arizona is 65.4% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,714 in Goodyear, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goodyear, Arizona is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Goodyear
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Goodyear, AZ
Compared to Mason City, Goodyear is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  102.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher