Cost of Living Calculator - Mason City, Iowa vs New Albany, Mississippi


The cost of living in New Albany, Mississippi is 5.7% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $31,714 in New Albany, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Albany, Mississippi is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in New Albany
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs New Albany, MS
Compared to Mason City, New Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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