Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $866 in Missouri versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Missouri runs roughly 32% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,279 in Missouri and $68,854 in Vermont — about 20% higher in Vermont. Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
6%
+1.8 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
8.75%
+4.0 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$866
$1,275
+47% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$185,100
$400,200
+116% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,279
$68,854
+25% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.3°F
46.0°F
+10.3°F in Missouri
Missouri vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Missouri or Vermont?
- Missouri is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $866 runs about 32% 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 Missouri 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 $35,000 a year in Missouri versus $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Missouri or Vermont?
- Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% 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 Missouri/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.