Cost of Living Calculator - Brainerd, Minnesota vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 14.3% cheaper than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,840 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Mason City
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Brainerd, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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