Mason City, Iowa vs. Weed, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Weed, California is 33.0% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,500 in Weed, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Weed, California is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Weed
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Weed, CA
Compared to Mason City, Weed is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher