Alta, Iowa vs. Newport, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Vermont is 8.8% more expensive than Alta, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,077 in Newport, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Alta, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Vermont is more expensive than Alta, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Newport
than in Alta, Iowa
Alta, IA vs. Newport, VT
Compared to Alta, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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