Cost of Living Calculator - Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 40.9% cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,342 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Mason City
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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