West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 24.2% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $80,747 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Burlington
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to West Lafayette, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% higher
      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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher