Cost of Living Calculator - Centralia, Washington vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 25.4% cheaper than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $111,943 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Centralia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Mason City
than in Centralia, Washington
Centralia, WA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Centralia, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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