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Most affordable ZIP codes in Vermont
Ranked by the SkaldMaps Cost of Living Index, lowest first. 100 is about the national level; lower values indicate lower estimated costs.
How we rank lowest cost of living
The Cost of Living Index combines the local cost of everyday goods and services with the estimated cost of owning a typical listed home, including mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. These measures are combined and compared with a national baseline.
100 is about the national level. Below 100, a homebuyer's money goes further; above 100, it goes less far.
It reflects homes for sale today, not what current owners pay, so it needs listing data: ZIPs without enough listings are not ranked. It does not include income, so a low index does not mean local wages cover local costs.
Only ZIPs with at least 1,000 residents are ranked, so a handful of households cannot top the list. 95 Vermont ZIPs qualify.
Vermont ZIP codes ranked by lowest cost of living
1ZIP 05201Bennington
Vermont
- Cost of living index
- 90.5
- ZIP population
- ~15k
- Avg. temperature
- 47°F
- Avg. commute
- 17 min
2ZIP 05765Proctor
Vermont
- Cost of living index
- 91.7
- ZIP population
- ~2k
- Avg. temperature
- 45°F
- Avg. commute
- 22 min
3ZIP 05819Saint Johnsbury
Vermont
- Cost of living index
- 92.7
- ZIP population
- ~9k
- Avg. temperature
- 45°F
- Avg. commute
- 21 min
4ZIP 05476Richford
Vermont
- Cost of living index
- 94.4
- ZIP population
- ~3k
- Avg. temperature
- 43°F
- Avg. commute
- 28 min
5ZIP 05851Lyndonville
Vermont
- Cost of living index
- 95.1
- ZIP population
- ~6k
- Avg. temperature
- 42°F
- Avg. commute
- 24 min
6ZIP 05301Brattleboro
Vermont
- Cost of living index
- 95.2
- ZIP population
- ~17k
- Avg. temperature
- 46°F
- Avg. commute
- 21 min
| Rank | ZIP | City | County | Cost of living index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | 05871 | West Burke | Caledonia County | 96.0 |
| #8 | 05701 | Rutland | Rutland County | 98.0 |
| #9 | 05459 | Highgate Center | Franklin County | 98.5 |
| #10 | 05777 | West Rutland | Rutland County | 98.6 |
| #11 | 05257 | Bennington | Bennington County | 98.7 |
| #12 | 05763 | Pittsford | Rutland County | 98.7 |
| #13 | 05156 | Springfield | Windsor County | 98.8 |
| #14 | 05679 | Williamstown | Orange County | 98.8 |
| #15 | 05483 | Sheldon Springs | Franklin County | 98.9 |
| #16 | 05641 | Barre | Washington County | 99.1 |
| #17 | 05855 | Newport | Orleans County | 99.7 |
| #18 | 05033 | Bradford | Orange County | 100.6 |
| #19 | 05038 | Chelsea | Orange County | 100.6 |
| #20 | 05061 | Randolph | Orange County | 101.1 |
| #21 | 05764 | Fair Haven | Rutland County | 103.5 |
| #22 | 05450 | Enosburg Falls | Franklin County | 103.7 |
| #23 | 05488 | Swanton | Franklin County | 104.5 |
| #24 | 05663 | Northfield | Washington County | 104.8 |
| #25 | 05060 | Randolph | Orange County | 105.7 |
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