Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,275 in Vermont versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 35% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $68,854 in Vermont and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 11% higher in Wyoming. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4%
+2.0 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
8.75%
None
+8.8 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,275
$824
+35% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$400,200
$311,200
+22% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$68,854
$77,176
+12% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
46.0°F
46.5°F
+0.5°F in Wyoming
Vermont vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Vermont or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 35% 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 Vermont than in Wyoming?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $51,000 a year in Vermont versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Vermont or Wyoming?
- Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Vermont/Wyoming — 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.