Cost of Living in Cavendish, VT

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Cavendish, VT

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
B-
7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
11%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
3%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2025 and was released from C2ER in January, 2026; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Cavendish Vermont National
Cost of living107109100
Goods & Services111106100
Groceries100106100
Health care108112100
Housing103114100
Transportation104103100
Utilities115113100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Homes For Sale In Cavendish, VT

property for sale

66 Duttonsville School Dr

Cavendish, VT
property for sale

2404 Tarbell Hill Rd

Cavendish, VT
property for sale

99 Sunset Ln

Cavendish, VT
property for sale

0 Hoey Rd

Cavendish, VT

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Cavendish is 2% lower than the Vermont average
  • The cost of living in Cavendish is 7% higher than the national average
  • Cavendish housing is 3% higher than the national average
  • Vermont general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Vermont state income tax is 29% higher than the national average

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Cavendish

See all the best places to live around Cavendish

Compare Cavendish, VT Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses Local Insights Report

      Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

      Local Insights Report
      How would you rate the cost of living in Cavendish?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Cavendish?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Cavendish poll results

      The best places in Vermont

      Here are the best places to live in VermontCheck out the 10 most dangerous cities in VermontSee the best places to live in CavendishSafest States In The US
      Best Places in Vermont

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Goods & Services index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$155,729$12,977$3,633$4,672
      Renters$42,008$3,501$980$1,260

      Vermont Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Vermont 6% 7%

      Vermont Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Vermont 3.35% 8.75%

      Goods & Services

      Item Cavendish National avg. Difference
      Haircut $32.10$27.6216.2%
      Beauty Salon $63.58$51.1124.4%
      Toothpaste $4.10$4.090.2%
      Shampoo $1.54$1.540.1%
      Movie $13.13$12.881.9%
      Yoga $27.44$19.6639.6%

      Groceries

      Item Cavendish National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.89$7.7010.6%
      Fried Chicken $1.52$1.668.6%
      Milk $4.84$4.732.3%
      Potatoes $5.18$5.261.5%
      Pizza $12.57$12.761.5%
      Beer $9.88$10.556.3%

      Health Care

      Item Cavendish National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $191.86$140.0637.0%
      Doctor $185.67$153.8220.7%
      Dentist $115.16$123.156.5%
      Ibuprofen $12.09$11.733.1%
      Lipitor $24.76$23.614.9%

      Housing

      Item Cavendish National avg. Difference
      Home Price $286,549.00$326,622.0012.3%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,625.98$2,480.255.9%
      Apartment Rent $1,993.00$1,444.0038.0%

      Transportation

      Item Cavendish National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $2.96$3.063.2%
      Tire Balancing $78.26$65.2120.0%

      Utilities

      Item Cavendish National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $278.51$220.1226.5%
      Phone $190.66$195.712.6%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Charlestown, NH970954.8%
      Springfield, VT4,179991.4%
      North Springfield, VT7581000.3%
      Ascutney, VT3941000.5%
      Claremont, NH13,2981010.8%
      Cavendish, VT1891076.8%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Deer Creek, AZ189990.5%
      Lodoga, CA18911717.5%
      Berlin, IL1898218.4%
      Maquon, IL1898515.1%
      Smithfield, IL1898020.5%
      Cavendish, VT1891076.8%
      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2025 and was released from C2ER in January, 2026; this is the most current data available.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026