What is a pro or con of living in Luverne, Minnesotacompared to Mason City, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Luverne.

What salary do I need to live in Luverne, Minnesota copmared to Mason City, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Mason City, Iowa should increase to $54,286 in Luverne, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MASON CITY vs. LUVERNE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mason City, Iowa vs. Luverne, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Luverne, Minnesota is 8.6% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,286 in Luverne, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Luverne, Minnesota is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Luverne
than in Mason City, Iowa

Mason City, IA vs. Luverne, MN

Compared to Mason City, Luverne is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% lower

Commute

5.6% higher

Health

18.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Mason City, Iowa vs. Luverne, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mason City, IA vs. Luverne, MN

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