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Hartford vs Burlington
Hartford and Burlington
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Burlington are under the US rate in this release, 1.6 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Hartford to Burlington
In 2022-2023, 42 households filed a move from Hartford to Burlington (about 45 people, average adjusted gross income $44,262). 41 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,625 in Hartford and $1,795 in Burlington. Hartford has a state tax on wages. Burlington has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Burlington is 100% of the national level for the same work, against 104% in Hartford.
Burlington averages 158 sunny days, with July highs around 79°F and January nights around 20°F. Hartford is 194 sunny days, 85°F in July, 19°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Burlington and 25 in Hartford.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 42 households moved Hartford → Burlington (about 45 people, average AGI $44,262). 41 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Hartford and Burlington changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 251 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,800–$3,400
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,300
- Rent a truck
- $500–$950
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Questions
Is Burlington cheaper than Hartford after tax and rent?
No. Burlington leaves about $80 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,625 in Hartford and $1,795 in Burlington.
Does Burlington have state income tax?
Burlington is in Vermont, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Hartford to Burlington?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.