Cost of Living Calculator - Bristol, Connecticut vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 31.4% cheaper than Bristol, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $34,280 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Bristol, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mason City
than in Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol, CT vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Bristol, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower

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