Mason City, Iowa vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 25.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,179 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Mason City, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher