Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 27.3% cheaper than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,517 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Mason City
than in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva, WI vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Lake Geneva, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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