Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 40.0% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,988 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Mason City
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Fort Collins, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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