Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Burlington, Vermont


The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 48.3% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $38,748 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Burlington
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Burlington, VT
Compared to San Rafael, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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