Goose Creek, South Carolina vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 25.0% cheaper than Goose Creek, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,087 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Goose Creek, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Mason City
than in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Goose Creek, SC vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Goose Creek, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower