What is a pro or con of living in Burlington, Vermontcompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 132% more expensive in Burlington.

What salary do I need to live in Burlington, Vermont copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $85,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $90,910 in Burlington, Vermont (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. BURLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 7.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $90,910 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Burlington
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Burlington, VT

Compared to Philadelphia, Burlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

44.2% lower

Health

26.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

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