Mason City, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 18.1% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,071 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Mason City, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher