Mason City, Iowa vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 148.1% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,071 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
566% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Mason City, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.1% 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
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  770.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.4% higher