Burlington, Vermont vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 142.1% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $210,644 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Burlington, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  95.5% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower