Burlington, Vermont vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 18.8% cheaper than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $40,606 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Burlington, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower