Cost of Living in Vermont
Based on 1 city we track in Vermont.
Cost of living in Vermont is shaped mostly by rent across the 1 city we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $1,275 a month — 21% higher than the $1,052 median across the 51 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $68,854, about the same as the $67,043 median across the states we track. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,275
Median Home Value
$400,200
Median Income
$68,854
Avg Temperature
46.0°F
Medians across the Vermont cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
6%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 8.75%
Cities in Vermont
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Vermont cost of living — FAQ
- Is Vermont expensive to live in?
- Vermont is among the most expensive of the 51 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $1,275 ranks #10 of 51 and is 21% higher than the $1,052 median.
- What is the average rent in Vermont?
- Across the 1 city we track in Vermont, average rent runs a studio around $1,284, a one-bedroom around $1,275, a two-bedroom around $1,731, a three-bedroom around $2,002 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in Vermont?
- The median home value across the cities we track in Vermont is $400,200 — 39% higher than the $287,500 median across the states we track.
- Does Vermont have a state income tax?
- Yes — Vermont's top state income tax rate is 8.75% (most filers pay less than the top rate). Its state sales tax rate is 6%; local jurisdictions may add more.
- How much do you need to earn to live in Vermont?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $1,275 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $51,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Vermont is $68,854.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).