Cost of Living in Pownal, VT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.8
100 = national avg
+0.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,333
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,787
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing123.0
Food92.2
Transportation79.1
Healthcare93.7
Utilities99.9
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 Pownal is 100.8, which is 0.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 123.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,333 per year to cover basic expenses.