Cost of Living Calculator - Round Rock, Texas vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 39.9% cheaper than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,064 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Mason City
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Round Rock, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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