Kennesaw, Georgia vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 35.2% cheaper than Kennesaw, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $48,611 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Kennesaw, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Mason City
than in Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw, GA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Kennesaw, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower