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


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 47.8% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $39,161 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Mason City
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Riverside, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  59.5% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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