Mason City, Iowa vs. Loveland, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Loveland, Colorado is 60.9% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,429 in Loveland, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Loveland, Colorado is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Loveland
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Loveland, CO
Compared to Mason City, Loveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher