Cost of Living in St. Johnsbury, VT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
90.4
100 = national avg
-9.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$39,783
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,032
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing104.2
Food87.5
Transportation75.0
Healthcare90.0
Utilities93.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$992
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,159
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Johnsbury is 90.4, which is 9.6% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 104.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,783 per year to cover basic expenses.