Burlington, Vermont vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 8.7% cheaper than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $95,837 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is cheaper than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Poughkeepsie
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Burlington, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower