What is a pro or con of living in Burlington, Vermontcompared to Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 172% more expensive in Burlington.

What salary do I need to live in Burlington, Vermont copmared to Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $125,000 in Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $178,367 in Burlington, Vermont (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DES MOINES vs. BURLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Des Moines, Iowa vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 42.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $178,367 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Burlington
than in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IA vs. Burlington, VT

Compared to Des Moines, Burlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.7% higher

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Renter

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Food

16.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

122.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.4% higher

Commute

6.0% higher

Health

26.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.4% higher

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Des Moines, Iowa vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

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Des Moines, IA vs. Burlington, VT

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