Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 13.5% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,895 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Mason City
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Charleston, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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