Tacoma, Washington vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 4.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,976 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Burlington
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Tacoma, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.8% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower