Burlington, Vermont

Cost Of Living Index: 111.5

Average Price Of Homes: $312,700

Attractions:

• Brewery tours
• Hiking
• Boat excursions on Lake Champlain
• The ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center
• Burlington Farmer’s Market
• Church Street Marketplace
• Shelburne Farms
• Ethan Allen Homestead

Burlington might be Vermont’s biggest city, and not just some small and affordable mountain town, but the relaxed vibe and welcoming atmosphere it has don’t make it feel like one.

You won’t believe how much there is to do here, especially if you like good food and drinks, history, local events, and of course, the great outdoors. This is also a great location to connect with scholars and local artists in this very comfortable college city.

You can find almost every kind of lifestyle environment in lovely Burlington.

It’s on the shores of Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains nearby offer some of Vermont’s best skiing opportunities for those who love winter. And besides that, the University of Vermont and its students provide you with a vivacious college-town atmosphere.

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