Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 28% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $68,854 in Vermont — about 18% higher in Vermont. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
6%
+2.0 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
8.75%
+3.6 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$1,275
+39% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$182,300
$400,200
+120% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$68,854
+22% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
46.0°F
+19.2°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Vermont?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 28% 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 Georgia 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 $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Vermont?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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 Georgia/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.