Mason City, Iowa vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 19.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $119,571 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Corpus Christi
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Mason City, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher