What is a pro or con of living in Mason City, Iowacompared to Anchorage, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Mason City.

What salary do I need to live in Mason City, Iowa copmared to Anchorage, Alaska?

A salary of $75,000 in Anchorage, Alaska could decrease to $45,259 in Mason City, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Mason City, Iowa

Q: Is it expensive to live in Mason City, Iowa compared to Anchorage, Alaska?

Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 39.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,259 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Mason City
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs. Mason City, IA

Compared to Anchorage, Mason City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% lower

Commute

43.5% lower

Health

19.9% lower

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Personal

24.1% lower

Cost of Food

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