Cost of Living Calculator - Hutchinson, Minnesota vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 16.2% cheaper than Hutchinson, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $62,877 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Hutchinson, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Mason City
than in Hutchinson, Minnesota
Hutchinson, MN vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Hutchinson, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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