Cost of Living
Greater Burlington has a low cost of living and a high quality of life.
In fact, Greater Burlington’s cost of living is 16% below the national average according to the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness’ most recent Cost of Living Index.
Quick Comparisons
So how does Greater Burlington compare to major cities across Iowa and the county?
| C2ER Cost of Living Index 3rd Quarter 2018 | 100% Composite Index |
|---|---|
| Burlington, IA | 83.2 |
| Ames, IA | 97.4 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 94.7 |
| Des Moines, IA | 90.1 |
| Quad Cities, IA-IL | 96.1 |
| Waterloo, IA | 91.1 |
| Chicago, IL | 120.8 |
| New York City (Manhattan) | 240.6 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 107 |
| St. Louis, MO | 88.4 |
| Kansas City, MO | 94.3 |
| Denver, CO | 114.3 |
| Dallas, TX | 103.7 |
| Houston, TX | 95 |
| Charleston, SC | 100.1 |
| Charlotte, NC | 97.2 |
| Omaha, NE | 95.8 |
| Memphis, TN | 81.3 |
| Seattle, WA | 153.6 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 146.8 |
| Atlanta, GA | 102.7 |