Toledo, Ohio vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 3.0% cheaper than Toledo, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $48,476 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Toledo, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Toledo, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Mason City
than in Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, OH vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Toledo, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower