Berkshire, VT Cost of Living


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Berkshire cost of living score
98.4
Less expensive
1.6% lower
than the US average
2.4% lower
than the Vermont average
Berkshire, Vermont gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.6% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for Vermont.

Berkshire, VT

Housing costs in Berkshire?
A typical home costs $259,700, which is 23.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.6% less expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Berkshire costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.1% more than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Berkshire?
To live comfortably in Berkshire, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Berkshire?
The cost of living in Berkshire, VT is relatively inexpensive compared to other parts of the country. The median home value is just over $100,000, making it an attractive place for people looking to purchase property at a reasonable rate. Similarly, groceries and other necessities are quite affordable. Vermont does have higher taxes than some states, but its low cost of living makes up for that overall. Additionally, wages tend to be higher in Vermont than in many other regions due to its strong labor market. All in all, residents of Berkshire can enjoy an affordable quality of life without the need for significant sacrifices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBerkshireVermontUnited States
  98.4100.8100.0
  105.3106.7100
  127.1128.5100.0
  66.7100.8100.0
  $259,700$344,600$338,100
  123.4%117.4%100.0%
  95.177.9100.0
  100.5110.1100.0

   100=National Average

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