Montpelier, Vermont vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 3.5% more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $72,455 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Fresno
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Montpelier, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower