What is a pro or con of living in Port Orchard, Washingtoncompared to Mason City, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 252% more expensive in Port Orchard.

What salary do I need to live in Port Orchard, Washington copmared to Mason City, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Mason City, Iowa should increase to $82,786 in Port Orchard, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MASON CITY vs. PORT ORCHARD
Cost of Living Comparison

Mason City, Iowa vs. Port Orchard, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Orchard, Washington is 65.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,786 in Port Orchard, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Orchard, Washington is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Port Orchard
than in Mason City, Iowa

Mason City, IA vs. Port Orchard, WA

Compared to Mason City, Port Orchard is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.6% higher

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Renter

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

272.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.6% lower

Commute

74.8% higher

Health

11.7% lower

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Personal

9.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Mason City, Iowa vs. Port Orchard, Washington

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Mason City, IA vs. Port Orchard, WA

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