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Cost of living in Windsor County, VT

Estimated monthly cost
$3,016/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 57,968 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $937 31%
Federal tax $595 20%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $362 12%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $132 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Windsor County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$987
per month
1 bedroom
$937
per month
2 bedroom
$1,125
per month
3 bedroom
$1,455
per month
4 bedroom
$1,439
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Windsor County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$75,247
per year
Individual earnings
$46,410
per year
Per capita
$47,344
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Windsor County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$267,400
Annual property tax
$5,282

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Windsor 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 Windsor County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.2%

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 Windsor 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 Windsor County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.4 min
Drive alone
68.8%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
15.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Windsor County

What it costs to live in Windsor County each month.

Single person
$3,016
per month
  • Rent $937
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $362
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $595
  • State tax $132
Couple
$4,443
per month
  • Rent $1,125
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $600
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $902
  • State tax $291
Family
$6,941
per month
  • Rent $1,455
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $910
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $902
  • State tax $291

Frequently asked questions about Windsor County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Windsor County?

In Windsor County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $937 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,125 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,455 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Windsor County?

In Windsor County, VT, the average household income is $75,247 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,410 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Windsor County?

The estimated cost of living in Windsor County, VT is approximately $3,016 per month for a single person, $4,443 for a couple, $6,941 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Windsor County?

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

Is Windsor County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Windsor County, VT would need approximately $3,016 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $75,247 per year ($6,271 per month). Windsor County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Windsor County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Windsor County, VT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Windsor County?

The average home value in Windsor County, VT is $267,400, with average annual property taxes of $5,282, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Windsor County compare to other areas?

You can compare Windsor County, VT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Windsor 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
Methodology All data sources