Cost of Living Calculator - Apple Valley, Minnesota vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 33.8% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,624 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Mason City
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Apple Valley, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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