State Overview

Cost of Living in Vermont

Browse cost of living data for 13 cities across Vermont — housing, rent, income, and affordability.Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Cities Tracked

13

Avg Home Value

$306,146

National: $426,735

Avg Rent

$1,249

National: $1,527

Avg Income

$69,945

National: $84,532

★ Most Affordable

#1St. Johnsbury, VT

#3Bennington, VT

#5Brattleboro, VT

★ Most Expensive

#1South Burlington, VT

#2Shelburne, VT

#3Burlington, VT

#5Essex Junction, VT

All Cities in Vermont

City	Pop.	Home Value	Rent	Income	Index
Burlington	44,649	$400,200	$1,609	$68,854	99
South Burlington	20,488	$399,600	$1,755	$97,229	103
Rutland	15,747	$176,400	$942	$55,000	50
Essex Junction	10,720	$376,800	$1,439	$94,423	91
Bennington	8,888	$185,100	$1,095	$53,839	55
Barre	8,461	$200,100	$986	$53,288	55
Winooski	8,198	$350,700	$1,635	$77,020	93
Montpelier	8,038	$349,200	$1,169	$79,175	80
Brattleboro	7,793	$239,500	$1,028	$46,972	61
Middlebury	7,145	$388,100	$1,287	$74,900	88
St. Albans	6,910	$245,600	$1,166	$53,370	66
Shelburne	6,292	$496,700	$1,238	$106,187	101
St. Johnsbury	5,945	$171,900	$887	$49,033	48

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📊 Data Sources

Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Tax Rates: Tax Foundation, 2024

Last data update: March 2026 · See methodology