Burlington, Vermont vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 57.2% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $61,296 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Oakland
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Burlington, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher