Cost of Living Calculator - Burlington, Vermont vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 20.8% cheaper than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $59,380 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Burlington, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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