Burlington, Vermont vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 2.3% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $191,841 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Modesto
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Burlington, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower