Cost of Living in Bennington, VT
Population 15,313 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Bennington a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $202,000.
Bennington is about 35 miles east of Albany, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Albany's $223,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Bennington
The median home value in Bennington is $201,900 — 34% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,102/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,750/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Vermont's top state income tax rate is 8.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.2%. The climate averages highs of 57.6°F and lows of 35.8°F. Overall, Bennington has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 35 | 44 | 57 | 69 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 49 | 38 |
| Low °F | 13 | 14 | 23 | 34 | 44 | 52 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 38 | 29 | 21 |
| Precip" | 2.37 | 1.94 | 2.65 | 2.49 | 3.47 | 4.05 | 4.65 | 3.86 | 3.82 | 3.61 | 2.77 | 2.90 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Bennington, VT?
Bennington has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.
What is average rent in Bennington, VT?
The median gross rent in Bennington is $1,102 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Bennington?
The median home value in Bennington is $201,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Bennington?
The median household income in Bennington is $60,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Bennington, VT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bennington is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.
Is Bennington, VT affordable?
Yes, Bennington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Bennington?
Bennington has average high temperatures of 57.6°F and average lows of 35.8°F. Annual precipitation is 38.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Bennington at a Glance
- Population
- 15,313
- Median Income
- $60,750
- Home Value
- $201,900
- Median Rent
- $1,102/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.2%
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