Cost of Living Calculator - Plano, Texas vs Mason City, Illinois


The cost of living in Mason City, Illinois is 33.7% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,702 in Mason City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Illinois is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Mason City
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs Mason City, IL
Compared to Plano, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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