Shawnee, Kansas vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 32.2% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,872 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Mason City
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Shawnee, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
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  Personal
  15.5% lower
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