Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 24.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,634 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Burlington
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Waltham, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower