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New York vs Burlington
New York 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 close to the US rate in this release, 7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at New York to Burlington
In 2022-2023, 43 households filed a move from New York to Burlington (about 82 people, average adjusted gross income $67,953). Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $3,018 in New York and $1,002 in Burlington. New York has a state tax on wages. Burlington has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Burlington is 88% of the national level for the same work, against 119% in New York.
Burlington averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 90°F and January nights around 36°F. New York is 224 sunny days, 85°F in July, 27°F in January. Commutes average 26 minutes in Burlington and 38 in New York.
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, 43 households moved New York → Burlington (about 82 people, average AGI $67,953). The reverse flow is too small for the IRS to publish.
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 New York and Burlington changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 532 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,350–$4,400
- Container or pod
- $1,600–$3,050
- Rent a truck
- $750–$1,400
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Questions
Is Burlington cheaper than New York after tax and rent?
Yes. Burlington leaves about $2,531 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $3,018 in New York and $1,002 in Burlington.
Does Burlington have state income tax?
Burlington is in North Carolina, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from New York 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.