Cost of Living Calculator - Burlington, Vermont vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 8.1% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $91,888 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Burlington, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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