West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Stowe, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stowe, Vermont is 42.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,260 in Stowe, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stowe, Vermont is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Stowe
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Stowe, VT
Compared to West Des Moines, Stowe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher