Cost of Living Calculator - Kenai, Alaska vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 29.9% cheaper than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $52,553 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Mason City
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Kenai, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower

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