Zip 05261 (Pownal, VT) Cost of Living


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Pownal cost of living score
94.2
Less expensive
5.8% lower
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Vermont average
Pownal (zip 05261), 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.

Zip 05261 (Pownal, VT)

Housing costs in Pownal?
A typical home costs $259,100, which is 23.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.8% less expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pownal costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Pownal?
To live comfortably in Pownal (zip 05261), Vermont, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pownal?
The cost of living in 05261 Pownal, VT is quite reasonable. According to the 2017 Cost of Living Index, Pownal has a score of 98.4, which is 2.6% lower than the U.S. average and 7% lower than the state average of Vermont. This makes it an affordable place to live for those looking to relocate or start a business in the area. Groceries, healthcare, and transportation are all below the national average as well, making it a great spot for those on a budget. The median home cost in Pownal is slightly higher than Vermont's overall median at $219,800 compared to $206,200 but it still remains below the nationwide median of $231,200. All things considered, 05261 Pownal provides its citizens with relatively low costs of living that make it an attractive place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPownalVermontUnited States
  94.2100.8100.0
  99.3106.7100
  127.5128.5100.0
  66.5100.8100.0
  $259,100$344,600$338,100
  113.5%117.4%100.0%
  77.777.9100.0
  119.3110.1100.0

   100=National Average

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