Burlington-South Burlington Metro Area, VT Cost of Living


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Burlington-South Burlington cost of living score
108.2
More expensive
8.2% higher
than the US average
7.3% higher
than the Vermont average
Burlington-South Burlington Verm Metro Area, Vermont gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% higher than the U.S. average and 7.3% lower than the average for Vermont.

Burlington-South Burlington Metro Area, VT

Housing costs in Burlington-South Burlington?
A typical home costs $416,700, which is 23.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.9% more expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Burlington-South Burlington costs $1,620 per month, which is 13.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.4% more than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Burlington-South Burlington?
To live comfortably in Burlington-South Burlington Verm Metro Area, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $79,920 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Burlington-South Burlington?
The cost of living in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metro Area is 8.2% higher than the national average. This is due to the high median value of homes in the area. The median home value in this metro area is $416,700, significantly above the national average of $338,100. As such, it is more expensive to buy a home or rent a space here than it would be in other parts of the country. Additionally, goods and services can also be more pricey due to the local demand for them. Overall, living in Burlington-South Burlington comes with a higher cost but also offers its own unique amenities that make up for it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBurlington-South BurlingtonVermontUnited States
  108.2100.8100.0
  108.9106.7100
  128.9128.5100.0
  116.8100.8100.0
  $416,700$344,600$338,100
  117.4%117.4%100.0%
  85.777.9100.0
  131.1110.1100.0

   100=National Average

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