Cost of living in Addison County, VT
Population 37,497 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Addison County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Addison County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Addison County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Addison County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Addison County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Addison County
State and local tax rates for Vermont.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Addison County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Addison County
What it costs to live in Addison County each month.
- Rent $982
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $362
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $511
- State tax $115
- Rent $1,254
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $600
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,118
- State tax $364
- Rent $1,362
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $910
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,118
- State tax $364
Frequently asked questions about Addison County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Addison County?
In Addison County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $982 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,254 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,362 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Addison County?
In Addison County, VT, the average household income is $88,478 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,297 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Addison County?
The estimated cost of living in Addison County, VT is approximately $2,960 per month for a single person, $4,861 for a couple, $7,137 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Addison County?
The combined sales tax rate in Addison County, VT is 6.24%, which includes the Vermont state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.24%.
Is Addison County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Addison County, VT would need approximately $2,960 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $88,478 per year ($7,373 per month). Addison County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Addison County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Addison County, VT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Addison County?
The average home value in Addison County, VT is $333,700, with average annual property taxes of $5,649, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Addison County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP