Cost of Living in North Clarendon, VT

With a cost of living index of 71, North Clarendon, VT is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 21% below the Vermont state average of 92. North Clarendon is a small community of 273 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in North Clarendon's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $751 (43% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $157,500 (48% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in North Clarendon is $38,750, which is 48% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.