Burlington, VT

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Avg Salary

$67,376

across all roles

Cost Index

Below Average

Avg Rent

$1,460/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

6/10

Moderate Affordability

How affordable is Burlington?

6/10

Moderate Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.61× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 98 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,560/mo, Burlington is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,460

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,560

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$59,150

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.61×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

791

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Burlington

By gross annual salary

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$211,896
2.Neurologists
$210,816
3.Radiologists
$209,345
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$205,615
5.Anesthesiologists
$203,336
6.Ophthalmologists
$203,324
7.Orthodontists
$201,262
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$198,314
9.Pediatricians
$190,787
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$188,454

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$10,351/mo
2.Neurologists
$10,286/mo
3.Radiologists
$10,196/mo
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$9,969/mo
5.Anesthesiologists
$9,831/mo
6.Ophthalmologists
$9,830/mo
7.Orthodontists
$9,704/mo
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$9,525/mo
9.Pediatricians
$9,067/mo
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$8,925/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Burlington

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Tire Builders

$4/mo left

$41,802/yr gross

Forest And Conservation Workers

$5/mo left

$41,811/yr gross

Customer Service Representatives

$9/mo left

$41,888/yr gross

Etchers And Engravers

$11/mo left

$41,911/yr gross

Pest Control Workers

$15/mo left

$41,989/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.