Burlington, Vermont vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 54.7% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $262,947 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Burlington, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher