Abingdon, Virginia vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 16.6% cheaper than Abingdon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,716 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Abingdon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Abingdon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Mason City
than in Abingdon, Virginia
Abingdon, VA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Abingdon, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower