Mason City, Iowa vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 404.4% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $832,307 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1857% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Mason City, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  404.4% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,186.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  87.5% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher