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Cost of living in Franklin County, VT

Part of the Burlington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,091/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 50,379 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $872 28%
Federal tax $647 21%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $362 12%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $150 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Franklin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$882
per month
1 bedroom
$872
per month
2 bedroom
$1,217
per month
3 bedroom
$1,366
per month
4 bedroom
$1,888
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Franklin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$79,078
per year
Individual earnings
$49,588
per year
Per capita
$38,447
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Franklin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$285,500
Annual property tax
$4,244

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Franklin 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 Franklin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.9%

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 Franklin 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 Franklin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.5 min
Drive alone
74.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
12.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Franklin County

What it costs to live in Franklin County each month.

Single person
$3,091
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $362
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $647
  • State tax $150
Couple
$4,688
per month
  • Rent $1,217
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $600
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $964
  • State tax $312
Family
$7,005
per month
  • Rent $1,366
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $910
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $964
  • State tax $312

Frequently asked questions about Franklin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Franklin County?

In Franklin County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $872 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,217 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,366 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Franklin County?

In Franklin County, VT, the average household income is $79,078 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,588 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Franklin County?

The estimated cost of living in Franklin County, VT is approximately $3,091 per month for a single person, $4,688 for a couple, $7,005 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Franklin County?

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

Is Franklin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Franklin County, VT would need approximately $3,091 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $79,078 per year ($6,590 per month). Franklin County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Franklin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Franklin County, VT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Franklin County?

The average home value in Franklin County, VT is $285,500, with average annual property taxes of $4,244, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Franklin County compare to other areas?

You can compare Franklin County, VT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Franklin County is in the Burlington-South Burlington, 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