Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Burlington, Vermont


The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 28.1% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $35,971 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Burlington
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Burlington, VT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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