Burlington, Vermont vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 36.6% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $72,608 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Boston
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Burlington, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher