Stanwood, Washington vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 46.0% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,985 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Mason City
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Stanwood, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.6% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower