Cost of Living in North Troy, VT

With a cost of living index of 62, North Troy, VT is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 38% cheaper than the national average and 30% below the Vermont state average of 92. North Troy is a small community of 550 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in North Troy's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $541 (59% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $120,200 (61% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in North Troy is $51,797, which is 31% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% 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.