Mason City, Iowa vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 12.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,543 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in McAllen
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Mason City, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower