Cost of living in Windham County, VT
Population 45,913 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Windham County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Windham County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Windham County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Windham County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Windham 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 Windham 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 Windham County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Windham County
What it costs to live in Windham County each month.
- Rent $925
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $362
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $469
- State tax $108
- Rent $1,191
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $600
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $783
- State tax $251
- Rent $1,184
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $910
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $783
- State tax $251
Frequently asked questions about Windham County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Windham County?
In Windham County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $925 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,191 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,184 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Windham County?
In Windham County, VT, the average household income is $68,021 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,762 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Windham County?
The estimated cost of living in Windham County, VT is approximately $2,924 per month for a single person, $4,420 for a couple, $6,581 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Windham County?
The combined sales tax rate in Windham County, VT is 6.24%, which includes the Vermont state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.24%.
Is Windham County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Windham County, VT would need approximately $2,924 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,021 per year ($5,668 per month). Windham County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Windham County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Windham County, VT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Windham County?
The average home value in Windham County, VT is $265,100, with average annual property taxes of $4,968, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Windham County compare to other areas?
You can compare Windham County, VT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Windham County is in the Brattleboro, 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