Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 21.3% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $39,326 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Mason City
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Eau Claire, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower