Burlington, Vermont vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 146.1% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $184,595 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Burlington, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  359.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower