San Jose, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 47.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $31,340 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Burlington
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to San Jose, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher