Longview, Texas vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 14.8% cheaper than Longview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,579 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Longview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Mason City
than in Longview, Texas
Longview, TX vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Longview, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower