Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 42.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $142,152 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Burlington
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Scranton, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher