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Dive into each indicator for Vermont.
114.9
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
128
Housing cost index
124
Utilities index
Heating oil & propane
107
Food & groceries index
113
Healthcare index
104
Transportation index
6% state (6.4% avg. combined)
Sales tax
$3.18 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024114.9▼ 3%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 114.9 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 128 | |
| Utilities index | 124 | Heating oil & propane |
| Food & groceries index | 107 | |
| Healthcare index | 113 | |
| Transportation index | 104 | |
| Sales tax | 6% state (6.4% avg. combined) | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.18 /gal |
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