Dorset, VT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Dorset, Vermont?
$10,500 / month
for a family, 94.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $126,000 for the year for a family.
$3,867 / month
for a single person, 18.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,400 for the year for a single person.

Dorset cost of living score
94.2
Less expensive
5.8% lower
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Vermont average
Dorset, Vermont gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% lower than the U.S. average and 6.5% lower than the average for Vermont.

Dorset, VT

Housing costs in Dorset?
A typical home costs $657,200, which is 94.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 90.7% more expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dorset costs $1,470 per month, which is 2.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% more than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Dorset?
To live comfortably in Dorset, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $126,000 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dorset?
Living in Dorset, VT is quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Dorset is 30.78 compared to a national US average of 100. Housing costs are particularly low with an average rent for a one bedroom apartment coming in at $738 per month and the median home price just under $225,000. Groceries are also relatively inexpensive with the cost of basic goods slightly lower than the US average. Overall, living in Dorset, VT can be very financially beneficial for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDorsetVermontUnited States
    Unlock100.8100.0
  106.1  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$344,600$338,100
  115.7  Unlock100.0
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  119.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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