Costa Mesa, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 36.8% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $63,161 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Burlington
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Costa Mesa, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% lower
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher