Cost of Living Calculator - Montgomery, Illinois vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 28.6% cheaper than Montgomery, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,286 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Montgomery, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Mason City
than in Montgomery, Illinois
Montgomery, IL vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Montgomery, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% lower
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  51.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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