Mason City, Iowa Cost of Living

Mason City, Iowa

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United States / Iowa / Mason City Metro Area / Cerro Gordo County / Mason City / Zip Codes

Cost of Living in Mason City, Iowa

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Mason City is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Mason City, Iowa is more expensive.

Mason City cost of living is 74.6

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

The median home price in Mason City is $92,600.

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$153,412

1457 E State St
Bed 2 | Bath 2 | 1280SqFt

$153,412

1457 E State St
Bed 2 | Bath 2 | 1280SqFt

COST OF LIVING	Mason City	Iowa	USA
	74.6	83.7	100
	92.4	94.4	100
	129.8	121.5	100
	40.1	61.1	100
	$92,600	$141,200	$231,200
	101.2	98.5	100
	59.1	71.4	100
	93.4	98.9	100

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Reviews for Mason City 8 Reviews

Looking to Relocate to Mason City?? - 1/17/2013
I am from the area originally and have lived several places. I recently moved back from Arizona. I moved back to help with my elderly parents. If I did not have... Read More

Linda | Mason City, IA | Reply | No Replies

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Hell would be nicer!!! - 6/17/2012
Where to begin?? Murder,arson,abductions,beastialty,gang killings,meth labs,pantie thiefs. High utility bills, no jobs, corrupt police, evil judges, minus 40 below wind... Read More

Eric | Mason City, IA | Reply | No Replies

Isolation & Bad Weather - 7/12/2011
Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly for a reason. You are on an island,... Read More

rick | Peachtree City, GA | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN MASON CITY, IOWA

50401

NEW LISTINGS IN MASON_CITY

$153,412
1457 E State St
Bed 2 | Bath 2

$78,000
204 3rd St NW
Bed 4 | Bath 2

$54,900
1724 S Carolina Ave
Bed 2 | Bath 1

$310,000
1027 Meadow Lake Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2

$236,750
1453 6th St SE
Bed 3 | Bath 2

$92,399
1308 S Carolina Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 2

$114,900
410 22nd St SW
Bed 4 | Bath 2

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