West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 21.3% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,055 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Mason City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to West Des Moines, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher