Burlington, VT vs Kettering, 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
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (63 vs 41). Kettering leads in cost of living index (91 vs 122). Kettering leads in median household income ($69,818 vs $62,078).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, VT | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#732) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 45,445 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,143 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $62,078 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | Even |
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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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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