Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 30.6% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $27,778 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mason City
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Valparaiso, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower