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Bennington, VT

Cost of living in Bennington County, VT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,907/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 37,312 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $862 30%
Federal tax $508 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $362 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $115 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Bennington County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
n/a
per month
1 bedroom
$862
per month
2 bedroom
$1,081
per month
3 bedroom
$1,252
per month
4 bedroom
$1,625
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Bennington County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,494
per year
Individual earnings
$41,113
per year
Per capita
$43,214
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bennington County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$257,400
Annual property tax
$4,396

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bennington County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$117
per month · 21.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$88
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bennington County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.0%

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 Bennington County

State and local tax rates for Vermont.

State income tax
8.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bennington County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.9 min
Drive alone
72.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
14.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bennington County

What it costs to live in Bennington County each month.

Single person
$2,907
per month
  • Rent $862
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $362
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $508
  • State tax $115
Couple
$4,386
per month
  • Rent $1,081
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $600
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $840
  • State tax $270
Family
$6,725
per month
  • Rent $1,252
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $910
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $840
  • State tax $270

Frequently asked questions about Bennington County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bennington County?

In Bennington County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $862 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,081 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,252 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bennington County?

In Bennington County, VT, the average household income is $71,494 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,113 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bennington County?

The estimated cost of living in Bennington County, VT is approximately $2,907 per month for a single person, $4,386 for a couple, $6,725 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bennington County?

The combined sales tax rate in Bennington County, VT is 6.24%, which includes the Vermont state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.24%.

Is Bennington County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bennington County, VT would need approximately $2,907 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,494 per year ($5,958 per month). Bennington County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Bennington County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bennington County, VT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bennington County?

The average home value in Bennington County, VT is $257,400, with average annual property taxes of $4,396, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bennington County compare to other areas?

You can compare Bennington County, VT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bennington County is in the Bennington, VT metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources