Burlington, Vermont vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 5.3% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $52,671 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Columbia
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Burlington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher