Cedarville, IL vs Mason City, IL

Cedarville is moderately more affordable than Mason City, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Cedarville scores 59 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 Cedarville is $544/month compared to $785/month in Mason City — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cedarville has cheaper rent, Mason City actually has lower median home values ($92,200 vs $110,600).

Median household income in Cedarville is $59,712 compared to $64,250 in Mason City (-7.1%). The higher salaries in Mason City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedarville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.7% in Mason City.