Palo Alto, California vs. South Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Burlington, Vermont is 74.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $50,323 in South Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in South Burlington
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. South Burlington, VT
Compared to Palo Alto, South Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.8% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher