Living Cost Compare
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

$1,070/mo est.

vs
South Burlington

Vermont

$1,790/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,070 in Oklahoma City, OK versus $1,790 in South Burlington, VT. Overall, Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 40% cheaper to live in day-to-day than South Burlington, VT, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $66,702 in Oklahoma City, OK and $97,229 in South Burlington, VT — about 31% higher in South Burlington, VT. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.

Oklahoma City, OK
South Burlington, VT

Rent

Studio
$795
$1,557
+96% in South Burlington, VT
1 Bedroom
$882
$1,533
+74% in South Burlington, VT
2 Bedroom
$1,085
$1,805
+66% in South Burlington, VT
3 Bedroom
$1,356
$2,356
+74% in South Burlington, VT

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$215,100
$399,600
+86% in South Burlington, VT

Income

Median Household Income
$66,702
$97,229
+46% in South Burlington, VT
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$47,230
$60,020
+27% in South Burlington, VT

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
35.0 yr
38.8 yr
+3.8 yr in South Burlington, VT
Homeownership
59.1%
60.1%
+1.0 pp in South Burlington, VT
Bachelor's+ (25+)
34.0%
65.1%
+31.1 pp in South Burlington, VT
Avg Commute
22.2 min
18.9 min
+3.3 min in Oklahoma City, OK

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
685.9
239.4
+65% in Oklahoma City, OK
Property Crime
2,929.1
4,446
+52% in South 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
61.5°F
46.0°F
+15.5°F in Oklahoma City, OK
Annual Precipitation
36.5 in
36.8 in
+0.3 in in South Burlington, VT

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.85/gal
$3.94/gal
+2% in South Burlington, VT

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

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
$1.75
—

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

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
14.3
24.4
+71% in South Burlington, VT
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$31.25
$26.07
+17% in Oklahoma City, OK

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

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.31
+8% in South Burlington, VT
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$1.92
+10% in South Burlington, VT
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$2.19
+1% in Oklahoma City, OK
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$6.90
+7% in South Burlington, VT
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.19
+15% in South Burlington, VT
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.69
+12% in South Burlington, VT

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

State Taxes

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

Oklahoma City vs South Burlington — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma City or South Burlington?
Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,070 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 40% below South Burlington, VT's $1,790, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma City than in South Burlington?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $35,000 a year in Oklahoma City versus $61,000 in South Burlington.
Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma City or South Burlington?
Oklahoma City is taxed under Oklahoma's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax); South Burlington under Vermont's (a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% 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).