Cost of Living Calculator - Mason City, Iowa vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 180.7% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $210,536 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
862% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Mason City, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.7% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  843.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  112.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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