Salida, Colorado vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 37.0% cheaper than Salida, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $31,503 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salida, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Salida, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Mason City
than in Salida, Colorado
Salida, CO vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Salida, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower