Most Affordable Cities in Vermont

Cost of living rankings for 13 cities in Vermont. On average, Vermont is near the national average with a statewide average Cost Index of 102.

Data Updated: March 2026

Cheapest City

St. Johnsbury

Index: 77

Most Expensive

Burlington

Index: 127

State Average

102

National: 100

Cities Ranked

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All 13 Cities in Vermont — By Affordability

#	City	Index	Home Value	Rent	Income
1	St. Johnsbury	77	$171,900	$887	$49,033
2	Barre	82	$200,100	$986	$53,288
3	Brattleboro	87	$239,500	$1,028	$46,972
4	Bennington	88	$244,646	$1,095	$53,839
5	Rutland	89	$271,148	$942	$55,000
6	St. Albans	106	$356,025	$1,166	$53,370
7	Essex Junction	107	$376,800	$1,439	$94,423
8	Montpelier	107	$400,478	$1,169	$79,175
9	Middlebury	107	$388,100	$1,287	$74,900
10	Winooski	111	$350,700	$1,635	$77,020
11	South Burlington	118	$399,600	$1,755	$97,229
12	Shelburne	124	$496,700	$1,238	$106,187
13	Burlington	127	$495,142	$1,609	$68,854