What is a pro or con of living in Burlington, Vermontcompared to Santa Clara, California?

Median Home Cost is 66% cheaper in Burlington.

What salary do I need to live in Burlington, Vermont copmared to Santa Clara, California?

A salary of $200,000 in Santa Clara, California could decrease to $95,534 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.

SANTA CLARA vs. BURLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Clara, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 52.2% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $95,534 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Burlington
than in Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara, CA vs. Burlington, VT

Compared to Santa Clara, Burlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.7% higher

Commute

43.6% lower

Health

20.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Clara, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

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