Vail, Colorado vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 62.5% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $18,757 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Mason City
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Vail, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower