Iowa City, Iowa vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 19.7% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,138 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Mason City
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Iowa City, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower