Rochester, New York vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 35.0% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $472,413 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Burlington
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Rochester, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  316.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher