Oswego, Illinois vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 33.8% cheaper than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,081 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Mason City
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Oswego, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower