Mason City, Iowa vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 42.9% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,143 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in United States
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Maple Grove Township (Crow Wing Cnty), MN
Compared to Mason City, Maple Grove Township (Crow Wing Cnty) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  69.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher