Cost of Living Calculator - Grants, New Mexico vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 0.7% cheaper than Grants, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,645 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grants, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Grants, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Mason City
than in Grants, New Mexico
Grants, NM vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Grants, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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