Burlington, Vermont vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 130.8% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $115,405 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Burlington, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  404.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher