Cost of Living in White River Junction, VT

With a cost of living index of 90, White River Junction, VT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Vermont state average. White River Junction is a small community of 2,878 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in White River Junction's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,116 (15% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $250,700 (18% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in White River Junction is $73,546, which is 2% 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.