Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 25.5% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,468 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Mason City
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Rio Rancho, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower