Santa Barbara, California vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 48.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $41,230 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Burlington
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher