Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $904 in Arkansas versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Arkansas runs roughly 29% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,583 in Arkansas and $68,854 in Vermont — about 12% higher in Vermont. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
6%
+0.5 pp in Arkansas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.90%
8.75%
+4.8 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$904
$1,275
+41% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$221,200
$400,200
+81% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,583
$68,854
+14% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.7°F
46.0°F
+16.7°F in Arkansas
Arkansas vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or Vermont?
- Arkansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $904 runs about 29% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in Vermont?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in Arkansas versus $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or Vermont?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Arkansas/Vermont — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.