Washington, District of Columbia vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 25.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $45,889 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Burlington
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Washington, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher