Cary, North Carolina vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 1.5% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,882 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Burlington
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Cary, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher