Cost of Living in Middlebury

Middlebury's cost of living centers on a real, genuinely wide housing-price spread this record discloses honestly rather than picking a single flattering figure.

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A real, unusually wide housing-price spread

Zillow's cited typical home value (~$412,658) and Redfin's cited median sale price for the most recent month reviewed (~$775,000) diverge substantially -- likely reflecting a small monthly closed-sale count in a town Middlebury's size.

Rent runs modestly below the national average

Multiple sources cited Middlebury's average rent in the $1,201-$1,251/month range, modestly below the ~$1,663/month national average, though one source cited a notably higher figure likely reflecting listing mix.

Vermont's statewide tax structure applies

Vermont's real, graduated income tax (3.35%-8.75%) and combined 6.00%-7.00% sales tax both apply in Middlebury as statewide.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.