Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 89 —
11% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing27% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities47% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost1% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Vermont is
CBII band 3/5
· time to build band 4/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
state
Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo