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


The cost of living in South Burlington, Vermont is 38.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,187 in South Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South 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
145% more expensive in South Burlington
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs South Burlington, VT
Compared to Des Moines, South Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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