Living Cost Compare
Burlington

Vermont

$1,530/mo est.

vs
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

$1,050/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,530 in Burlington, VT versus $1,050 in Oklahoma City, OK. Overall, Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 31% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Burlington, VT, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $68,854 in Burlington, VT and $66,702 in Oklahoma City, OK — about 3% higher in Burlington, VT. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.

Burlington, VT
Oklahoma City, OK

Rent

Studio
$1,284
$795
+38% in Burlington, VT
1 Bedroom
$1,275
$882
+31% in Burlington, VT
2 Bedroom
$1,731
$1,085
+37% in Burlington, VT
3 Bedroom
$2,002
$1,356
+32% in Burlington, VT

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$400,200
$215,100
+46% in Burlington, VT

Income

Median Household Income
$68,854
$66,702
+3% in Burlington, VT
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$60,020
$47,230
+21% in Burlington, VT

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
26.7 yr
35.0 yr
+8.3 yr in Oklahoma City, OK
Homeownership
39.8%
59.1%
+19.3 pp in Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelor's+ (25+)
60.5%
34.0%
+26.5 pp in Burlington, VT
Avg Commute
19.2 min
22.2 min
+3.0 min in Oklahoma City, OK

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
497.1
685.9
+38% in Oklahoma City, OK
Property Crime
4,408.9
2,929.1
+34% in Burlington, VT

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
46.0°F
61.5°F
+15.5°F in Oklahoma City, OK
Annual Precipitation
36.8 in
36.5 in
+0.3 in in Burlington, VT

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.86/gal
$3.94/gal
+2% in Oklahoma City, OK

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
—
$1.75

Adult base one-way fare — — vs EMBARK (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
24.9
13.4
+46% in Burlington, VT
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$20.31
$27.15
+34% in Oklahoma City, OK

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.00
+7% in Burlington, VT
Bread (lb)
$1.92
$1.75
+9% in Burlington, VT
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$2.21
+1% in Oklahoma City, OK
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.90
$6.45
+6% in Burlington, VT
Chicken (lb)
$2.19
$1.90
+13% in Burlington, VT
Bananas (lb)
$0.69
$0.62
+11% in Burlington, VT

Average prices — Northeast vs South (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (VT / OK)
6%
4.5%
+1.5 pp in VT
Income Tax (top rate)
8.75%
4.50%
+4.3 pp in VT

Burlington vs Oklahoma City — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Burlington or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,050 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 31% below Burlington, VT's $1,530, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Burlington than in Oklahoma City?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $51,000 a year in Burlington versus $35,000 in Oklahoma City.
Which has lower taxes, Burlington or Oklahoma City?
Burlington is taxed under Vermont's rules (a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax); Oklahoma City under Oklahoma's (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).