Boston, Massachusetts vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 26.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $146,415 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Burlington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Boston, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower