South Barre, VT Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

South Barre cost of living score
98.9
Less expensive
1.1% lower
than the US average
1.9% lower
than the Vermont average
South 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.

South Barre, VT

Housing costs in South Barre?
A typical home costs $213,100, which is 37.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.2% less expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South 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 South Barre?
To live comfortably in South Barre, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $40,680 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Barre?
The cost of living in South Barre, VT is relatively high compared to the national average. Although Vermont is one of the most affordable states in the country, South Barre’s housing costs are well above the state and national averages. The median home value in South Barre is $204,800, which is significantly higher than the Vermont average of $177,000 and the U.S. average of $184,700. In addition to higher housing costs, goods and services also tend to be more expensive in South Barre than elsewhere in Vermont or nationwide - for example, groceries cost an average of 10% more than they do nationally. Despite these higher costs, however, many residents enjoy South Barre’s low crime rate and easy access to beautiful outdoor activities as well as its convenient location just a short drive from both Montpelier and Burlington.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth BarreVermontUnited States
  98.9100.8100.0
  105.9106.7100
  128.7128.5100.0
  74.4100.8100.0
  $213,100$344,600$338,100
  117.5%117.4%100.0%
  74.877.9100.0
  133.2110.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
Compare South Barre, VT cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in South Barre, Vermont to any other city in the US.