Cost of Living Calculator - Ashland, Massachusetts vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 46.8% cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,192 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Mason City
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Ashland, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% lower

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