Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $782 in Indiana versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Indiana runs roughly 39% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,293 in Indiana and $68,854 in Vermont — about 12% higher in Vermont. Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
6%
+1.0 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
8.75%
+5.8 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$782
$1,275
+63% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$169,700
$400,200
+136% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,293
$68,854
+14% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
46.0°F
+7.2°F in Indiana
Indiana vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Indiana or Vermont?
- Indiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $782 runs about 39% 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 Indiana 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 $31,000 a year in Indiana versus $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Indiana or Vermont?
- Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% 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 Indiana/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.