Mason City, Iowa vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 68.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,857 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Mason City, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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)
  234.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher