Iowa City, Iowa vs. Chester, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Vermont is 10.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,275 in Chester, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Vermont is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Chester
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Chester, VT
Compared to Iowa City, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower