Montpelier, Vermont vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 12.6% cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $43,687 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Montpelier, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher