Compare cities in Vermont
Compare 1 metro profiles in Vermont, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
Vermont metros to compare
- #1
Burlington, VT
Cost/climate 49, Work 75, Daily life 52, Community 65. ACS rent $1,447/mo; safety 77/100.
In-state comparisons
Retiring in Vermont: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Partially taxed / income-limited | Fully exempt below federal AGI thresholds (for 2025 $55,000 single / $70,000 joint, raised $5,000 by Act 71), phasing to zero at $65,000 single / $80,000 joint. |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Generally taxable | Pensions, 401(k), and IRA distributions are generally taxable at ordinary rates (top 8.75%); limited exemptions for CSRS and an income-limited military/first-responder retirement exemption. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Income-based property tax credit (not senior-specific but benefits fixed-income households). |
| Estate tax | Yes | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the Vermont revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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