Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Virginia vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 27.2% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,631 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Mason City
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Richmond, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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