salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 58.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $144,240 a year. That is $69 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 122 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burlington?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burlington
| Size | Burlington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,255 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,030 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,483 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,793 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,809 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burlington overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Burlington, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burlington
Life in Burlington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burlington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,533 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $740,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burlington, MA?
Renting in Burlington costs a median of about $3,606 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Burlington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $144,240 a year, or $69 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burlington cheap or expensive?
Burlington is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $157,931. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burlington?
The median homeowner in Burlington pays $6,165 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Burlington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $740,600, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
26,274 people live in Burlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.