Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 70.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $14,688 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Mason City
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Berkeley, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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