Fairfax, Virginia vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 24.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,888 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Burlington
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Fairfax, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower