Mason City, Iowa vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 16.9% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,261 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Springfield
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Mason City, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher