Cost of Living · Vermont
Most Affordable Counties in Vermont 2026
Ranked by housing affordability including median rent and home values.
Top 10 — Cost of Living in Vermont
Score reflects cost of living only — not overall county quality.
All Vermont Counties — Cost of Living Rankings
14 counties ranked by cost of living score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Cost of Living Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex County, VT | 50.7 | 57.7 |
| 2 | Orleans County, VT | 34.4 | 43.6 |
| 3 | Caledonia County, VT | 32.8 | 42.4 |
| 4 | Rutland County, VT | 25.6 | 36.7 |
| 5 | Windham County, VT | 20 | 34.4 |
| 6 | Bennington County, VT | 18.8 | 33.9 |
| 7 | Windsor County, VT | 17.9 | 42.6 |
| 8 | Orange County, VT | 17 | 53.8 |
| 9 | Lamoille County, VT | 15.4 | 48.2 |
| 10 | Washington County, VT | 15.1 | 41.9 |
| 11 | Addison County, VT | 14.4 | 54.4 |
| 12 | Franklin County, VT | 13.8 | 44.4 |
| 13 | Grand Isle County, VT | 8.7 | 59.3 |
| 14 | Chittenden County, VT | 4.9 | 37.2 |