Burlington, VT vs Spokane, WA: where should you move?
Burlington: Lake + mountains + granola; long winter, high tax. Spokane: No income tax, four hard seasons.
Dimension
Burlington
Spokane
Median home price
$476K
$425K
Effective property tax
1.83%
0.87%
Tax friendliness
4/10
9/10
Winter mildness
3/10
3/10
Summer comfort
9/10
9/10
Walkability
5/10
6/10
Outdoor access
9/10
8/10
Culture & food
6/10
5/10
Healthcare
4/10
9/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
7/10
Schools
8/10
6/10
Safety
8/10
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
10/10
Growth trajectory
6/10
7/10
Pick Burlington if your priorities lean: Outdoor access, Culture & food, Schools, Safety. Pick Spokane if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Walkability. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.