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Burlington, Vermont retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Burlington: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,73375
Healthcare
Poor67
Safety
2.6 / 5 · Caution29
Climate
3.5 / 5 · Very Good42
View of the Burlington Marketplace, a blocks-long pedestrians-only shopping and entertainment street in downtown Burlington, Vermont.

Is Burlington a good place to retire?

Burlington can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.7 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,762

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,840

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Housing
$1,468
Utilities
$88
Food
$517
Transportation
$767

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,103

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,394

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

1

Primary Care Access

city

Very Good

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Very Good

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit3.6 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

2.6 / 5 · Caution

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

4.7 / 5 · Excellent

Winter Comfort

estimated

2.6 / 5 · Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.3 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

3.3 / 5 · Good

Age 50+

city

23.6% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation