Mason City, Iowa vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 22.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,929 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Grand Forks
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Mason City, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher