Maple Grove, Minnesota vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 35.7% cheaper than Maple Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $48,254 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Maple Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Mason City
than in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Maple Grove, MN vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Maple Grove, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower