Westlake, Ohio vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 30.3% cheaper than Westlake, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $34,861 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Westlake, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Mason City
than in Westlake, Ohio
Westlake, OH vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Westlake, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower