Galesburg, Illinois vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 4.5% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,239 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Mason City
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Galesburg, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower