Dover, Ohio vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 11.9% cheaper than Dover, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $54,591 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Dover, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Mason City
than in Dover, Ohio
Dover, OH vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Dover, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower