Cost of Living in Williamstown, VT

With a cost of living index of 103, Williamstown, VT is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 11% above the Vermont state average of 92. Williamstown is a small community of 1,622 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Williamstown's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,732 (31% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $182,200 (40% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Williamstown is $90,938, which is 21% higher 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.

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.