Cost of Living in Arlington, VT

With a cost of living index of 87, Arlington, VT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 13% cheaper than the national average and 5% below the Vermont state average of 92. Arlington is a small community of 1,871 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Arlington's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,090 (17% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $231,800 (24% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Arlington is $73,164, which is 3% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.