Sheldon, Iowa vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 28.8% more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,632 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Montpelier
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Sheldon, Montpelier 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher