Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 43.0% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $42,718 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Mason City
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Thornton, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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