South Bend, Indiana vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 6.7% cheaper than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $70,000 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Mason City
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to South Bend, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher