Mason City, Iowa vs. Duluth, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duluth, Minnesota is 22.4% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,216 in Duluth, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duluth, Minnesota is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Duluth
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason_City, IA vs. Duluth, MN
Compared to Mason_City, Duluth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher