Mason City, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 50.0% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $142,500 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Mason City, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  83.6% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher