Prescott, Arizona vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 42.7% cheaper than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $28,665 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Mason City
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Prescott, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower