Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,253 in Arizona versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Arizona runs roughly 2% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $77,041 in Arizona and $68,854 in Vermont — about 11% higher in Arizona. Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
6%
+0.4 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
8.75%
+6.3 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$1,275
+2% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$364,300
$400,200
+10% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$68,854
+11% in Arizona
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
46.0°F
+29.1°F in Arizona
Arizona vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arizona or Vermont?
- Arizona is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,253 runs about 2% 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 Arizona 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 $50,000 a year in Arizona versus $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Arizona or Vermont?
- Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% 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 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/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.