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


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 35.8% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,166 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Mason City
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Palatine, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  53.9% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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