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


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 34.8% cheaper than Lindstrom, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $480,149 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lindstrom, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Lindstrom, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Mason City
than in Lindstrom, Minnesota
Lindstrom, MN vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Lindstrom, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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