Casper, Wyoming vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 26.2% cheaper than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $36,920 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Casper, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Mason City
than in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, WY vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Casper, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower