Burlington, VT vs Duluth, MN: where should you move?
Burlington: Lake + mountains + granola; long winter, high tax. Duluth: Lake Superior grandeur; hardest winter on this list.
Dimension
Burlington
Duluth
Median home price
$476K
$269K
Effective property tax
1.83%
1.11%
Tax friendliness
4/10
4/10
Winter mildness
3/10
1/10
Summer comfort
9/10
9/10
Walkability
5/10
5/10
Outdoor access
9/10
9/10
Culture & food
6/10
5/10
Healthcare
4/10
9/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
4/10
Schools
8/10
7/10
Safety
8/10
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
6/10
Growth trajectory
6/10
5/10
Pick Burlington if your priorities lean: Winter mildness, Culture & food, Airport connectivity, Schools. Pick Duluth if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Healthcare. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.