Omaha, Nebraska vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 22.0% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $74,053 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Mason City
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Omaha, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher