Burlington, VT vs Rutland, VT

Burlington, VT vs Rutland, VT: What the data shows

Burlington, VT is in Burlington, VT while Rutland, VT is in Rutland, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, Rutland, VT is the more affordable option at $185,500 median — $249,000 less than Burlington, VT's $434,500. WYLT rates Burlington, VT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Rutland, VT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Burlington, VT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Rutland, VT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Burlington, VT has Low flood risk and Rutland, VT has Low flood risk.

Burlington, VT is the more walkable neighborhood. Burlington, VT scores 49/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Rutland, VT's 14/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Rutland, VT has the higher school rating — Burlington, VT rates 6.6/10 and Rutland, VT rates 7.1/10.