Burlington, Vermont vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 123.2% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $100,419 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Burlington, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.2% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  81.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher