Mason City, Iowa 

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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 77.3
Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

The median home price in Mason City is $84,500.

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 $139,900 

16231 245th St
Bed 3 | Bath 1.51863 SqFt
 $139,900 

16231 245th St
Bed 3 | Bath 1.51863 SqFt

COST OF LIVINGMason CityIowaUSA
  Overall77.389.5100
  Grocery99.5100.5100
  Health123.9118.2100
  Housing44.273.6100
  Median Home Cost$84,500$141,000$219,700
  Utilities10,120.00%9,850.00%10,000.00%
  Transportation65.679.6100
  Miscellaneous93.498.9100
100=National Average
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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 IA
    $139,900
    16231 245th St
    Bed 3 | Bath 1.5
    $225,000
    18 Old Farm Rd
    Bed 4 | Bath 3.0
    $129,900
    1043 Crestmore Way
    Bed 3 | Bath 1.75
    $165,000
    1421 9th St SE
    Bed 3 | Bath 2.0
    $169,730
    1141 6th St SE
    Bed 2 | Bath 2.0
    $169,900
    10 Winnebago Ct
    Bed 4 | Bath 2.0
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