San Mateo, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 55.2% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $22,406 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Burlington
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to San Mateo, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower