Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 31.6% cheaper than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,223 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fitchburg, Massachusetts is cheaper than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Fitchburg
than in Burlington, Massachusetts
Burlington, MA vs. Fitchburg, MA
Compared to Burlington, Fitchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% lower
      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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower