Mason City, Iowa vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 33.0% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,500 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Mason City, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower