Mason City, Iowa vs. Northfield, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northfield, Minnesota is 46.3% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,143 in Northfield, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northfield, Minnesota is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Northfield
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Northfield, MN
Compared to Mason City, Northfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher