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Cost of living in Grand Isle County, VT

Part of the Burlington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,161/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,393 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $954 30%
Federal tax $638 20%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $362 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $147 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Grand Isle County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
n/a
per month
1 bedroom
$954
per month
2 bedroom
$1,547
per month
3 bedroom
$1,522
per month
4 bedroom
n/a
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Grand Isle County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$90,625
per year
Individual earnings
$49,075
per year
Per capita
$53,254
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grand Isle County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$363,500
Annual property tax
$4,927

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.9 min
Drive alone
75.1%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
16.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grand Isle County

What it costs to live in Grand Isle County each month.

Single person
$3,161
per month
  • Rent $954
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $362
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $638
  • State tax $147
Couple
$5,270
per month
  • Rent $1,547
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $600
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,153
  • State tax $375
Family
$7,413
per month
  • Rent $1,522
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $910
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,153
  • State tax $375

Frequently asked questions about Grand Isle County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grand Isle County?

In Grand Isle County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $954 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,547 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,522 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grand Isle County?

In Grand Isle County, VT, the average household income is $90,625 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,075 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grand Isle County?

The estimated cost of living in Grand Isle County, VT is approximately $3,161 per month for a single person, $5,270 for a couple, $7,413 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grand Isle County?

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

Is Grand Isle County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grand Isle County, VT would need approximately $3,161 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $90,625 per year ($7,552 per month). Grand Isle County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Grand Isle County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle County?

The average home value in Grand Isle County, VT is $363,500, with average annual property taxes of $4,927, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grand Isle County compare to other areas?

You can compare Grand Isle County, VT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Grand Isle 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