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Cost of Living in Vermont

2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 42 cities in Vermont.

99.7
Avg COL Index
42
Cities Ranked
$262,283
Avg Home Value
All States Salaries in Vermont COL-Adjusted Salaries After-Tax Pay

Housing Market

$262,283

Average median home value across Vermont cities.

Rental Market

Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Vermont.

Affordability

Near Average

COL index 99.7 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.

Most & Least Expensive Cities in Vermont

Quick look at the cost extremes across Vermont.

#1 Most Expensive
Woodstock
129.6
Home: $659,300
#2 Most Expensive
Shelburne CDP
117.3
Home: $496,700
#3 Most Expensive
Jericho
109.9
Home: $397,800
#4 Most Expensive
Old Bennington
109.7
Home: $394,600
#5 Most Expensive
Newfane
107.3
Home: $363,600
#1 Most Affordable
Bradford CDP
98.5
Home: $246,400
#2 Most Affordable
South Barre CDP
98.6
Home: $246,900
#3 Most Affordable
East Barre CDP
98.7
Home: $249,200
#4 Most Affordable
White River Junction CDP
98.8
Home: $250,700
#5 Most Affordable
Rochester CDP
98.9
Home: $251,500

All 20 Major Cities Ranked by Cost of Living

Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.

# City COL Index Affordability Median Home Median Rent
1 Woodstock 129.6 Very Expensive $659,300 N/A
2 Shelburne CDP 117.3 Expensive $496,700 N/A
3 Jericho 109.9 Moderate $397,800 N/A
4 Old Bennington 109.7 Moderate $394,600 N/A
5 Newfane 107.3 Moderate $363,600 N/A
6 North Hartland CDP 107.0 Moderate $359,600 N/A
7 Huntington Center CDP 106.6 Moderate $353,300 N/A
8 Winooski 106.4 Moderate $350,700 N/A
9 Highgate Center CDP 105.9 Moderate $344,000 N/A
10 New Haven CDP 104.1 Moderate $320,600 N/A
11 Wilmington CDP 101.8 Moderate $290,400 N/A
12 Castleton CDP 100.8 Moderate $276,800 N/A
13 Montpelier 100.3 Moderate N/A N/A
14 Bethel CDP 100.2 Moderate $269,100 N/A
15 Jacksonville 99.7 Moderate $261,500 N/A
16 Rochester CDP 98.9 Moderate $251,500 N/A
17 White River Junction CDP 98.8 Moderate $250,700 N/A
18 East Barre CDP 98.7 Moderate $249,200 N/A
19 South Barre CDP 98.6 Moderate $246,900 N/A
20 Bradford CDP 98.5 Moderate $246,400 N/A

All 38 Cities in Vermont

Complete directory of every tracked city and town. Filter or scroll to find yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What states have the lowest cost of living?

States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.

What is the difference between RPP and COL Index?

RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.

Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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