Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 56.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $32,731 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Mason City
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to San Diego, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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