Cost of Living in Essex County, VT

Modeled annual cost: $54,497.

Median family income: $65,547.

Affordability Snapshot

VT County Median

$58,550

State Rank

13thMost expensive counties in VT out of 14See Vermont county rankings

Median Income

$65,547

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Essex County, VT.

$15,018 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,497

Per year

  • Transport:$15,018
  • Healthcare:$10,635
  • Taxes:$10,277
  • Housing:$9,876
  • Other Costs:$4,399
  • Food:$4,292
  • Childcare:$0

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

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