Albany, New York vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 16.4% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,912 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Burlington
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Albany, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower