Chaska, Minnesota vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 37.7% cheaper than Chaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $31,139 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Chaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Mason City
than in Chaska, Minnesota
Chaska, MN vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Chaska, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower