Salem, Oregon vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 9.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $548,340 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Burlington
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Salem, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher