Cost of Living Calculator - Porterville, California vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 27.4% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $54,461 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Mason City
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Porterville, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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