Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 36.0% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $47,989 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Mason City
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Atlanta, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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