Mason City, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 140.9% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,300 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
393% more expensive in New York
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Mason City, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.9% 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
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  633.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.7% higher
  Commute
  206.4% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.8% higher