Charleston, South Carolina vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 2.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,708 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
88% more expensive in Burlington
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Charleston, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher