West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Milton, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milton, Vermont is 23.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,379 in Milton, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milton, Vermont is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Milton
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Milton, VT
Compared to West Des Moines, Milton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher