Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Indiana vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 20.8% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $39,593 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Mason City
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Bloomington, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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