Cost of Living in Chittenden County, VT

Modeled annual cost: $67,724.

Median family income: $127,076.

Affordability Snapshot

VT County Median

$58,550

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in VT out of 14See Vermont county rankings

Median Income

$127,076

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Chittenden County, VT.

$17,324 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$67,724

Per year

  • Housing:$17,324
  • Taxes:$14,806
  • Transport:$13,113
  • Healthcare:$10,585
  • Other Costs:$6,923
  • Food:$4,973
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Vermont

1Orleans County, VT
$54,160
2Essex County, VT
$54,497
3Bennington County, VT
$55,616
4Caledonia County, VT
$56,258
5Rutland County, VT
$57,159

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Cost of Living in Chittenden County, VT (2026)