Sacramento, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 7.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $46,176 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Burlington
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Sacramento, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher