Yakima, Washington vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 24.7% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,675 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Mason City
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Yakima, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower