Cost of Living Calculator - Burlington, Vermont vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 93.6% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $164,550 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Burlington, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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