Iowa City, Iowa vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 28.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $128,784 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Burlington
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Iowa City, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher