Burlington, Vermont vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 91.5% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $95,726 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in San Jose
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Burlington, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  90.7% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower