Adams, NE vs Mason City, NE

Mason City is moderately more affordable than Adams, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Adams scores 74 compared to 70 for Mason City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Adams can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adams is $842/month compared to $778/month in Mason City — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mason City is more affordable at $175,700 median vs $194,400.

Median household income in Adams is $82,917 compared to $49,917 in Mason City (+66.1%). While Adams is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adams spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Mason City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 50.2°F). Adams receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 22.9" in Mason City.