Columbia, South Carolina vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 32.9% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,160 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Burlington
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Columbia, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher