Mason City, Iowa vs. Hammond, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Louisiana is 25.4% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,714 in Hammond, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Louisiana is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Hammond
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Hammond, LA
Compared to Mason City, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  62.1% higher
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher