What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Burlington, Vermont?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Burlington, Vermont?

A salary of $75,000 in Burlington, Vermont should increase to $100,579 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BURLINGTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Vermont vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 34.1% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $100,579 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Washington
than in Burlington, Vermont

Burlington, VT vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Burlington, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

70.8% higher

Health

26.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Burlington, Vermont vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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