Mason City, Iowa vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 7.3% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,643 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Mountain Home
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Mason City, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher