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


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

You would need a salary of $44,503 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Mason City
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Vancouver, 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)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  52.7% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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