Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 25.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $110,418 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Burlington
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Grand Rapids, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  59.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher