Plainville, Massachusetts vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 44.9% cheaper than Plainville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,755 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Plainville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Mason City
than in Plainville, Massachusetts
Plainville, MA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Plainville, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower