Cost of living in Rutland County, VT
Population 60,484 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Rutland County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Rutland County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Rutland County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Rutland County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Rutland 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 Rutland 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 Rutland County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Rutland County
What it costs to live in Rutland County each month.
- Rent $828
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $362
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $508
- State tax $115
- Rent $1,085
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $600
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $730
- State tax $233
- Rent $1,210
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $910
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $730
- State tax $233
Frequently asked questions about Rutland County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Rutland County?
In Rutland County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $828 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,085 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,210 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Rutland County?
In Rutland County, VT, the average household income is $64,778 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,130 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Rutland County?
The estimated cost of living in Rutland County, VT is approximately $2,873 per month for a single person, $4,243 for a couple, $6,536 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Rutland County?
The combined sales tax rate in Rutland County, VT is 6.24%, which includes the Vermont state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.24%.
Is Rutland County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Rutland County, VT would need approximately $2,873 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,778 per year ($5,398 per month). Rutland County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Rutland County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rutland County, VT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Rutland County?
The average home value in Rutland County, VT is $218,400, with average annual property taxes of $4,057, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Rutland County compare to other areas?
You can compare Rutland County, VT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Rutland County is in the Rutland, 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