Salinas, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 20.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $39,964 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Burlington
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Salinas, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher