Cost of Living Calculator - Prairie Ridge, Washington vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 40.3% cheaper than Prairie Ridge, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,838 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairie Ridge, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Prairie Ridge, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Mason City
than in Prairie Ridge, Washington
Prairie Ridge, WA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Prairie Ridge, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.4% higher
  Commute
  56.1% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower

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