Burlington, VT Cost of Living


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Burlington cost of living score
112.4
More expensive
12.4% higher
than the US average
11.5% higher
than the Vermont average
Burlington, Vermont gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.4% higher than the U.S. average and 11.5% lower than the average for Vermont.

Burlington, VT

Housing costs in Burlington?
A typical home costs $478,900, which is 41.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.0% more expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Burlington costs $1,670 per month, which is 16.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.8% more than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Burlington?
To live comfortably in Burlington, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $91,800 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Burlington?
Burlington, VT is a relatively affordable place to live with an overall cost of living that is slightly lower than the national average. The cost of housing in Burlington is particularly attractive as the median home value is much less than in other major cities across the country. Renters can find reasonable prices in most parts of the city, with an average rent for a one bedroom apartment being around $1,100 per month. Transportation costs are very reasonable as well, with public transportation and biking being popular options for commuters. Additionally, food costs are rather moderate due to the presence of several farmer's markets and many locally-owned restaurants and grocery stores.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBurlingtonVermontUnited States
  112.4100.8100.0
  111.5106.7100
  129.5128.5100.0
  132.6100.8100.0
  $478,900$344,600$338,100
  112.4%117.4%100.0%
  79.277.9100.0
  141.4110.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The good: beautiful, safe, walkable downtown, outdoors nearby. The bad: the woke nonsense is overwhelming, winters are long and brutal, dating scene is beyond  More

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Having lived in the Burlington VT area for more than a decade, I wish I would have done my research before relocating. Yes, VT has some great draws- but the cons far out  More

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Over 7 years ago

If your a hippie you'll love Burlington! The grass is green all year round.  More

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