Cost of Living Calculator - Mason City, Iowa vs Waterville, Maine


The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 12.4% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,321 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Waterville
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs Waterville, ME
Compared to Mason City, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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