Boston, Massachusetts vs. South Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Burlington, Vermont is 29.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,946 in South Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in South Burlington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. South Burlington, VT
Compared to Boston, South Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower