Mason City, Iowa vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 27.0% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,900 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Mason City, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower