Mentor, Ohio vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 19.8% cheaper than Mentor, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,137 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mentor, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Mentor, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Mason City
than in Mentor, Ohio
Mentor, OH vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Mentor, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower