Cost of Living Calculator - Mason City, Iowa vs Montgomery, Illinois


The cost of living in Montgomery, Illinois is 40.0% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,000 in Montgomery, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Illinois is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs Montgomery, IL
Compared to Mason City, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  106.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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