Mason City, Iowa vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 120.0% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,000 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
502% more expensive in Davis
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Mason City, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.0% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  625.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher