Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 36.8% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $31,617 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Mason City
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower