Mason City, Iowa vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 28.3% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,143 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in San Antonio
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Mason City, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher