Burlington, Vermont vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 8.3% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $135,334 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Burlington, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower