Burlington-South Burlington, VT Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Burlington-South Burlington
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan area run 7.0% above the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 107.0 on a base of 100). That puts Burlington-South Burlington on the costlier end of U.S. metros.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Vermont household — see the Vermont state report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?
The Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 107.0 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 7.0% above the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Burlington-South Burlington an affordable place to live?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT has an InflationRank score of 66/100 (grade D), reflecting cost of living near the U.S. national average. The metro RPP of 107.0 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Burlington-South Burlington compare to other cities for cost of living?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT has a cost-of-living index of 107.0 (U.S.=100), 7.0% above the national average. Similar-cost metros include Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO (RPP 107.0), Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR (RPP 106.5).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
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