Barre, VT Cost of Living


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Barre cost of living score
98.9
Less expensive
1.1% lower
than the US average
1.9% lower
than the Vermont average
Barre, Vermont gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% lower than the average for Vermont.

Barre, VT

Housing costs in Barre?
A typical home costs $249,200, which is 26.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.7% less expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Barre costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Barre?
To live comfortably in Barre, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $47,880 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Barre?
The cost of living in Barre, VT is relatively low compared to the national average and other major cities. The median home value here is approximately $182,500 and the median household income is around $51,000. This makes it an affordable place to live for many people. Furthermore, the unemployment rate in Barre is lower than the state average, which adds to its affordability. Utilities and groceries are generally more affordable when compared to other places in Vermont. Additionally, taxes are predicted to be low due to a lack of sales tax. All of these factors contribute to making Barre a great place with an attractive cost of living that keeps residents comfortable without breaking their budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBarreVermontUnited States
  98.9100.8100.0
  105.9106.7100
  128.7128.5100.0
  76.2100.8100.0
  $249,200$344,600$338,100
  119.7%117.4%100.0%
  71.277.9100.0
  133.1110.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

The unfortuante circumstances of this once quaint little city is that the lack of recreation, or access financially to recreation, has turned the student age citizens  More

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