Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Burlington, Vermont


The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 44.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $41,389 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Burlington
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Burlington, VT
Compared to Santa Cruz, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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