Cost of Living in Bethel, VT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
115.0
100 = national avg
+15.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$50,582
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$119,558
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing138.9
Food100.6
Transportation101.3
Healthcare100.5
Utilities108.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,168
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,362
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bethel is 115.0, which is 15.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 138.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $50,582 per year to cover basic expenses.