Johnston, Iowa vs. South Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Burlington, Vermont is 13.1% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $169,626 in South Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in South Burlington
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. South Burlington, VT
Compared to Johnston, South Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher