Burlington, Vermont vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 35.9% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $101,915 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Burlington, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower