Cost of Living Calculator - New Ulm, Minnesota vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 9.4% cheaper than New Ulm, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,917 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Ulm, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than New Ulm, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Mason City
than in New Ulm, Minnesota
New Ulm, MN vs Mason City, IA
Compared to New Ulm, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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