Burlington, VT Cost Of Living
Burlington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Vermont
In America
What is the cost of living in Burlington, VT?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Burlington has an overall cost of living index of 118 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Vermont, Burlington has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Vermont's index of 111.
The standard of living in Burlington ranks as #4,689 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Vermont. By definition, that implies Burlington ranks as the #1,729 most expensive place in the Green Mountain State.
Burlington Cost Of Living Vs. Vermont
| Living Expense | Burlington | Vermont | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 113 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 120 | 100 | |
Burlington, VT Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Vermont, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Burlington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $312,200 | $230,900 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,279 | $999 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $55,461 | $63,477 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.6x | 3.6x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.28x | 0.19x | 0.2x |
Detailed Burlington Services Costs Vs. Vermont
| Item | Burlington | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.21 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $9.75 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $13.5 | $14.67 |
Detailed Burlington Groceries Costs Vs. Vermont
| Item | Burlington | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.64 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.37 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.68 | $2.05 |
Detailed Burlington Health Costs Vs. Vermont
| Item | Burlington | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $23.0 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $49.0 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.89 | $2.34 |
Detailed Burlington Transportation Costs Vs. Vermont
| Item | Burlington | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.09 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.99 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.16 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $130.0 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $113.0 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $94.0 | $99.13 |
Detailed Burlington Utilities Costs Vs. Vermont
| Item | Burlington | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.42 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $63.0 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $224.57 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $179.83 | $175.64 |
Burlington SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Burlington
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington, VT | 19,359 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 19,343 | 99 | 0.8x |
| Essex Junction, VT | 10,761 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Winooski, VT | 7,320 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Shelburne, VT | 6,008 | 120 | 1.0x |
