Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 51.6% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,664 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Burlington
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Storm Lake, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher