Cost of Living Calculator - Mason City, Iowa vs Prior Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 65.7% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $248,571 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Prior Lake
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Mason City, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  88.7% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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