Salem, Massachusetts vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 10.2% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,920 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Burlington
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Salem, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower