The median home price in Vermont is $380,000, near the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $63,400, the price-to-income ratio is 6.0x.
Property taxes in Vermont average 1.9% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $7,220 per year, or $602 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is significantly above the national average of 1.1%, making property taxes a major factor in your total housing cost.
Vermont has a state income tax of 3.35%–8.75%. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in Vermont is 112 (national average = 100). Expect to pay more for groceries, transportation, and healthcare in addition to housing.