Burlington, Vermont vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 81.2% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $72,484 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Burlington, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower