Cost of Living in Georgia, VT

Population 4,876 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023

115
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Georgia sits on the smaller end of the Vermont city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Georgia lies roughly 145 miles north of the nearest major metro, Albany. Median home values run roughly 52% higher than Albany's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 121

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Georgia

The median home value in Georgia is $338,900 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,590/month, 21% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,008/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, 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 55.3°F and lows of 35.2°F. Overall, Georgia has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$338,900
11% above avg
Median Rent
$1,590/mo
21% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,476
2 BR
$1,936
3 BR
$2,491
4 BR
$2,567
Owner-occupied 95.6%
Renter-occupied 4.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,590
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,204/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.2 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.7%
Carpooled
6.1%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
19.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 8.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.2%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.2%
Property Tax 1.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$102,008
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,565
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
18% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.8%
Graduate degree 16.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.2
Male median age 43.5
Female median age 42.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
55.3°F
Avg Low
35.2°F
Annual Precip
30.9"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 283140546875817971584634
Low °F 101121334453595749382919
Precip" 1.411.221.332.552.884.073.613.583.113.042.331.76

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Georgia, VT?

Georgia has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.

What is average rent in Georgia, VT?

The median gross rent in Georgia is $1,590 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Georgia?

The median home value in Georgia is $338,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Georgia?

The median household income in Georgia is $102,008 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Georgia, VT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Georgia is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.

Is Georgia, VT affordable?

Georgia is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Georgia?

Georgia has average high temperatures of 55.3°F and average lows of 35.2°F. Annual precipitation is 30.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Georgia at a Glance

Population
4,876
Median Income
$102,008
Home Value
$338,900
Median Rent
$1,590/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Avg High Temp
55.3°F
Sales Tax
6.2%
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