Cost of Living in Swanton, VT

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1%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
9%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Swanton Vermont National
Cost of living101108100
Groceries107107100
Health care105105100
Housing91114100
Transportation106106100
Utilities106106100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105105100
Household Items103103100
Education & Childcare103103100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Swanton is 7% lower than the Vermont average
  • The cost of living in Swanton is 1% higher than the national average
  • Swanton housing is 9% lower 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

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$106,231$8,853$2,479$3,187
      Renters$58,577$4,881$1,367$1,757

      Vermont Sales Tax

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

      Vermont Income Tax

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      Vermont 3.35% 8.75%

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      Swanton, VT2,4101011.0%

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      Swanton, VT2,4101011.0%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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