Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Riley, Kansas vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 11.2% cheaper than Fort Riley, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,179 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Riley, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Mason City
than in Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Riley, KS vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Fort Riley, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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