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Vermont cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Vermont has a cost-of-living index of 113 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $56,500, median household income of $82,730, combined average sales tax about 6.24%, and regular gas about $4.167/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index113100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$56,500
Median HH income$82,730
Sales tax (comb.)6.24%
Gas (87 octane)$4.167/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityBurlington (44,528)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Graduated (up to ~8.75%)

Sales tax: 6% state (combined avg. ~6.24%)

Major industries: Tourism/outdoors, agriculture (dairy, maple, craft beer), manufacturing, higher ed

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~80°F (July) · Winter low ~10°F (January)

Culture (context)

Shelburne Museum / Vermont Historical Society

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What this means for you

What this means for you: a basket priced at 100 on the national baseline is indexed at 113 in Vermont. A salary that buys that basket at the baseline would need about 113% of that salary to buy the same basket here. That is index math from this snapshot, not a tax-equalized offer and not your rent.

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How to read this page

  1. Read the quick answer for Vermont's cost-of-living index, estimated annual cost, median income, sales tax, and gas price.
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FAQ

What is Vermont's cost of living index?

Vermont's cost-of-living index is 113 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Vermont?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $56,500 for Vermont.

What is median household income in Vermont?

Median household income in Vermont is $82,730 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Vermont?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Vermont is 6.24%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Vermont have a state income tax?

State income tax in Vermont: Graduated (up to ~8.75%).

What was regular gas in Vermont in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $4.167 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

How should a household read Vermont's cost-of-living index?

The index is 113 against a US baseline of 100. A salary that buys a basket at the baseline would need about 113% of that salary to buy the same basket in Vermont in this snapshot. It is not a tax bill, a rent quote, or financial advice.

Sources: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational, not financial, tax, or relocation advice.