Safford, Arizona vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 13.9% cheaper than Safford, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,050 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Safford, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Safford, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Mason City
than in Safford, Arizona
Safford, AZ vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Safford, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher