Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,166 in Utah versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Utah runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $74,925 in Utah and $68,854 in Vermont — about 8% higher in Utah. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.1%
6%
+0.1 pp in Utah
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
8.75%
+4.3 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,166
$1,275
+9% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$495,700
$400,200
+19% in Utah
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$74,925
$68,854
+8% in Utah
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.8°F
46.0°F
+6.8°F in Utah
Utah vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Utah or Vermont?
- Utah is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,166 runs about 9% 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 Utah 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 $47,000 a year in Utah versus $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Utah or Vermont?
- Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% 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 Utah/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.