Cost of Living Calculator - Carson City, Nevada vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 36.8% cheaper than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $47,425 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Mason City
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Carson City, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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