Modesto, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 2.3% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $78,190 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Burlington
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Modesto, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher