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Cost of Living in Mason City, Iowa

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Cost of Living
CostoflivingMason City, IAUnited States
Overall85100
Food92100
Utilities105100
Miscellaneous92100

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Mason City, IA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Mason City, IA is more expensive.

Overall, Mason City, IA cost of living is 84.60.


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Thoughts on Mason City: I lived just north of mason city recently. I'd say the advantages would be lower taxes, utilities, housing and transportation costs compared to surrounding states and... (read more)comments: I like living in mason city,Ia because the cost of living is low and small town environment plus the crime rate is... (read more)Isolation & Bad Weather: Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly for a reason. You are on an island,... (read more)Have an opinion about Mason City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Mason City Click Here