Mason City, Iowa vs. Big Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Minnesota is 50.0% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,500 in Big Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Big Lake, MN
Compared to Mason City, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher