Cost of living in Orange County, VT
Population 29,594 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Orange County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Orange County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Orange County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Orange County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Orange County
What it costs to live in Orange County each month.
- Rent $953
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $362
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $514
- State tax $116
- Rent $1,128
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $600
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $936
- State tax $302
- Rent $1,275
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $910
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $936
- State tax $302
Frequently asked questions about Orange County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Orange County?
In Orange County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $953 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,128 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,275 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Orange County?
In Orange County, VT, the average household income is $77,328 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,510 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Orange County?
The estimated cost of living in Orange County, VT is approximately $3,005 per month for a single person, $4,561 for a couple, $6,876 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Orange County?
The combined sales tax rate in Orange County, VT is 6.24%, which includes the Vermont state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.24%.
Is Orange County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Orange County, VT would need approximately $3,005 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,328 per year ($6,444 per month). Orange County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Orange County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Orange County, VT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Orange County?
The average home value in Orange County, VT is $251,000, with average annual property taxes of $4,399, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Orange County compare to other areas?
You can compare Orange County, VT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Orange County is in the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-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