Most Affordable Cities in Vermont

Cost of living rankings for 13 cities in Vermont. On average, Vermont is affordable with a statewide average Cost Index of 76.

Data Updated: March 2026

Cheapest City

St. Johnsbury

Index: 48

Most Expensive

South Burlington

Index: 103

State Average

National: 100

Cities Ranked

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All 13 Cities in Vermont — By Affordability

#	City	Index	Home Value	Rent	Income
1	St. Johnsbury	48	$171,900	$887	$49,033
2	Rutland	50	$176,400	$942	$55,000
3	Bennington	55	$185,100	$1,095	$53,839
4	Barre	55	$200,100	$986	$53,288
5	Brattleboro	61	$239,500	$1,028	$46,972
6	St. Albans	66	$245,600	$1,166	$53,370
7	Montpelier	80	$349,200	$1,169	$79,175
8	Middlebury	88	$388,100	$1,287	$74,900
9	Essex Junction	91	$376,800	$1,439	$94,423
10	Winooski	93	$350,700	$1,635	$77,020
11	Burlington	99	$400,200	$1,609	$68,854
12	Shelburne	101	$496,700	$1,238	$106,187
13	South Burlington	103	$399,600	$1,755	$97,229