Montesano, Washington vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 27.5% cheaper than Montesano, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,232 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Montesano, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Montesano, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Mason City
than in Montesano, Washington
Montesano, WA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Montesano, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower