Essex Junction, VT Cost of Living


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Essex Junction cost of living score
112.4
More expensive
12.4% higher
than the US average
11.5% higher
than the Vermont average
Essex Junction, Vermont gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.4% higher than the U.S. average and 11.5% lower than the average for Vermont.

Essex Junction, VT

Housing costs in Essex Junction?
A typical home costs $356,300, which is 5.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.4% more expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Essex Junction costs $1,680 per month, which is 17.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.2% more than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Essex Junction?
To live comfortably in Essex Junction, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $68,400 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Essex Junction?
Essex Junction, VT is an affordable place to live compared to many other areas of the United States. The cost of living index for Essex Junction, VT is 97.2, which is 3.8% lower than the U.S average. This means that the basic costs of goods and services in Essex Junction are slightly lower than the national average. Housing costs in particular are quite reasonable with a median home value of $232,900 and median rent of only $1142 per month. Additionally, transportation expenses are relatively low due to its convenient location near Burlington and also a lack of public transport options within Essex Junction itself. Overall, Essex Junction offers a comfortable living situation at an affordable price point for those looking to settle down in Vermont's beautiful Champlain Valley region.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEssex JunctionVermontUnited States
  112.4100.8100.0
  110106.7100
  129.5128.5100.0
  150.8100.8100.0
  $356,300$344,600$338,100
  116.2%117.4%100.0%
  81.377.9100.0
  141.4110.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 19 years ago

Having lived there for a year as a student I can vouch that while the winters are a little intense all the other factors make up for it. Being only ten minutes or so  More

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