Montpelier, Vermont
In Montpelier, Vermont, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.96 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.11 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,400, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Montpelier's cost-of-living index of 98 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.96
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,400
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$15.58
Combo meal
Electricity
23.29¢
per kWh · ~$210/mo
Car Insurance
$115/mo
$1,380/yr
Median Household Income
$79,853
30.4% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.08 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.75 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.91 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.03 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.08 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.82 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.45 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.37 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.96 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.90 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.23 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.90 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.05 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.22 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.05 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.04 | $5.08 | +25.7% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.58 | $7.75 | +17.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.93 | $6.91 | +16.5% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.49 | $2.03 | +36.2% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.25 | $5.08 | +19.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.35 | $11.82 | +41.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.77 | $5.45 | +44.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.85 | $4.37 | +13.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $4.96 | +13.5% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.23 | $2.90 | +30.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.77 | $2.23 | +26.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.62 | $7.90 | +40.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.29 | $5.05 | +17.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.67 | $6.22 | +33.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.09 | $9.05 | +48.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$15.58
Casual Dining
$29.40
Monthly Spend
$494.56
+3.83% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $9.66
$15.58
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $10.91
$16.83
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $11.69
$17.45
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.74
$6.59
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Average 1BR: $1,148/mo · 2BR: $1,652/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
33k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,304
$68k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$80k
household median
Employment by Sector — Montpelier
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$65k/yr
~$51k/yr
~$32k/yr
~$97k/yr
~$64k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 50023
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,105/wk · $109k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$608/wk · $32k/yr
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