Best Cost of Living Counties in Vermont
Median rent, home values, and housing affordability Compare rankings across all 14 counties.
All Vermont Counties Ranked
| # | County | Cost of Living Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex County, VT | 38 | 55.7 |
| 2 | Orleans County, VT | 31.9 | 43 |
| 3 | Caledonia County, VT | 31.7 | 41.9 |
| 4 | Rutland County, VT | 25.1 | 36.3 |
| 5 | Bennington County, VT | 19 | 33.9 |
| 6 | Windham County, VT | 18 | 35 |
| 7 | Windsor County, VT | 17.9 | 42.5 |
| 8 | Orange County, VT | 16.4 | 53.3 |
| 9 | Lamoille County, VT | 15.3 | 47.7 |
| 10 | Washington County, VT | 15.2 | 41.7 |
| 11 | Franklin County, VT | 12.7 | 44 |
| 12 | Addison County, VT | 12.2 | 53.8 |
| 13 | Grand Isle County, VT | 7.5 | 59 |
| 14 | Chittenden County, VT | 4.6 | 36.9 |
Data Source
Cost of Living data from CostByCounty. See full details at CostByCounty. Data updated February 2026.