Mason City, Iowa vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 60.1% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,449 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Missoula
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Mason City, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher