Cost of Living in Bennington, VT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.6
100 = national avg
-1.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,366
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,501
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing122.5
Food91.2
Transportation69.7
Healthcare92.9
Utilities99.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,142
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,297
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bennington is 98.6, which is 1.4% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 122.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,366 per year to cover basic expenses.