Madison, Wisconsin vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 10.7% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $398,698 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Burlington
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Madison, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher