Cost of Living in Winooski, VT

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12%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
28%
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 Winooski Vermont National
Cost of living112108100
Groceries107107100
Health care105105100
Housing128114100
Transportation106106100
Utilities106106100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105105100
Household Items103103100
Education & Childcare103103100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Winooski is 4% higher than the Vermont average
  • The cost of living in Winooski is 12% higher than the national average
  • Winooski housing is 28% 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

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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$122,169$10,181$2,850$3,665
      Renters$69,391$5,783$1,619$2,082
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Winooski, VT, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Winooski homeowners, is $122,169. This would allow for a maximum of $2,850 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $69,391 which would result in a maximum of $1,619 to be spent on rental costs.

      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%

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      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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