Bakersfield, California vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 32.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $50,774 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Mason City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Bakersfield, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
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  Personal
  9.2% lower
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