Blandinsville, IL vs Mason City, IL

Blandinsville is moderately more affordable than Mason City, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Blandinsville scores 60 compared to 65 for Mason City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mason City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blandinsville is $691/month compared to $785/month in Mason City — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blandinsville is more affordable at $65,400 median vs $92,200.

Median household income in Blandinsville is $52,500 compared to $64,250 in Mason City (-18.3%). While Mason City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blandinsville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Mason City.