San Francisco, California vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 59.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $36,198 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Montpelier
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to San Francisco, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  57.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower