Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 40.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,662 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Mason City
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Mason_City, IA
Compared to Tacoma, Mason_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower

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