Cost of living in Vermont
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
Prices in Vermont are 2.0% below the national average — a Regional Price Parity of 98.0 (U.S. = 100), making it the #23 most expensive of 51 states and DC. Compare Vermont with any other state below, including the effect of taxes.
- Texas vs Vermont prices
- 0.9% cheaper
- Take-home in Vermont at $75,000
- $59,084$4,924 / month
- Take-home you'd need in Texas
- $58,540$4,878 / month
- Take-home in Texas at the same $75,000
- $61,593$5,133 / month
- Same salary: change in real take-home
- +5.2%+$3,052 a year in Vermont buying power
Equivalent after tax = the gross pay in Texas whose take-home, adjusted for Texas prices, buys what your Vermont take-home buys today. Statewide averages — big metros (and rent) vary a lot within a state.
How to compare Vermont with another state
- Enter your salary — the calculator starts with Vermont as your current state.
- Pick the state you're comparing with (moving to Vermont? press ⇄ to swap).
- Read the salary with equal buying power after taxes, and the "same salary" change in your real take-home.
Vermont prices by category
| Category | Vermont | vs U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.0 | −2.0% |
| Goods | 97.3 | −2.7% |
| Housing (rent) | 86.5 | −13.5% |
| Utilities | 125.8 | +25.8% |
| Other services | 101.6 | +1.6% |
Low housing costs keep Vermont affordable: rents run 13% below average. The overall price level rose 0.8% relative to the nation versus 2023 (97.1). Housing covers rent and the rental value of owner-occupied homes; "other services" includes health care, dining out, transportation and education.
Take-home pay in Vermont, adjusted for prices
| Salary | Taxes | Take-home | Real take-home | U.S.-average equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $8,931 | $41,069 | $41,925 | $51,042 |
| $75,000 | $15,916 | $59,084 | $60,316 | $76,563 |
| $100,000 | $25,006 | $74,994 | $76,557 | $102,085 |
At $75,000, Vermont ranks #29 of 51 for real take-home pay, after both taxes and prices. Full paycheck details: Vermont paycheck calculator.
What $75,000 in Vermont equals in other states
Prices = price level relative to Vermont. "Salary (after tax)" is what you'd need to earn there, single filer, to live like you do on $75,000 in Vermont once both prices and state taxes are counted.
| State | Prices | Salary (prices only) | Salary (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | +10.2% | $82,628 | $86,328 |
| New Hampshire | +6.3% | $79,752 | $76,756 |
| Massachusetts | +8.0% | $80,971 | $84,355 |
| State | Prices | Salary (prices only) | Salary (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | −11.3% | $66,562 | $64,930 |
| Mississippi | −11.2% | $66,574 | $64,878 |
| Iowa | −10.4% | $67,194 | $65,450 |
| Oklahoma | −10.3% | $67,256 | $66,259 |
| California | +13.0% | $84,771 | $89,885 |
| Hawaii | +12.2% | $84,182 | $89,361 |
| Washington, DC | +12.2% | $84,144 | $88,250 |
| New Jersey | +11.1% | $83,305 | $86,213 |
| Texas | −0.9% | $74,310 | $70,662 |
| Florida | +5.6% | $79,177 | $76,112 |
Moving from Vermont to a pricier state? The "after taxes too" column folds in state income tax, so a no-tax state can beat a cheaper state with a high income tax. Statewide averages hide large metro differences — check local rents before you move.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State, 2024 (table SARPP, released February 19, 2026, bea.gov). Take-home pay: our 2026 federal, FICA and state income-tax engine, single filer, no pre-tax deductions; local income taxes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vermont expensive to live in?
Vermont has a price level of 98.0 (U.S. = 100), so living costs are 2.0% below the national average. It ranks #29 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive (BEA 2024).
How much do you need to make to live in Vermont?
To match the buying power of a $75,000 salary at national-average prices, you need about $73,469 in Vermont before taxes. After Vermont taxes, $75,000 takes home $59,084 — worth $60,316 at U.S.-average prices, #29 of 51 states.
How much more expensive is rent in Vermont?
Vermont's housing price level is 86.5, meaning rents are 13.5% below the national average. Goods are 97.3 and utilities 125.8.
Which neighboring state is cheapest?
New Hampshire (price level 104.2, +6.3% vs Vermont). A $75,000 Vermont salary is equivalent to $76,756 there after taxes.
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