South Burlington, Vermont vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 35.9% more expensive than South Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $101,928 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Burlington
than in South Burlington, Vermont
South Burlington, VT vs. Burlington, MA
Compared to South Burlington, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher