Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $804 in North Dakota versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, North Dakota runs roughly 37% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $66,029 in North Dakota and $68,854 in Vermont — about 4% higher in Vermont. North Dakota has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 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
5%
6%
+1.0 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
8.75%
+6.3 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$804
$1,275
+59% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$269,800
$400,200
+48% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$66,029
$68,854
+4% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
42.4°F
46.0°F
+3.6°F in Vermont
North Dakota vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in North Dakota or Vermont?
- North Dakota is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $804 runs about 37% 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 North Dakota 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 $32,000 a year in North Dakota versus $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, North Dakota or Vermont?
- North Dakota has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 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 North Dakota/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.