Cost of Living Calculator - Mason City, Iowa vs Swanton, Vermont


The cost of living in Swanton, Vermont is 38.3% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,143 in Swanton, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swanton, Vermont is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Swanton
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs Swanton, VT
Compared to Mason City, Swanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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