Burlington, VT vs Hamilton, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burlington
73.4
#732 nationally
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (63 vs 42). Hamilton leads in cost of living index (88 vs 122). Burlington leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 25.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, VT | Hamilton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#732) | 71.3 (#994) |
| Population | 45,445 | 62,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,143 | $308,935 |
| Median Household Income | $62,078 | $52,995 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.6 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+26.3 |
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73.4 Score
Burlington, VT
Green Mountain paradise on Lake Champlain
Median Home
$516,143
Population
45,445
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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