Right, I’d make more in Chittenden county- there’s a whole host of reasons why I wouldn’t live there again- but this person would be starting at around what, 42-45 with a bachelors and 1-3 years of experience? The cheapest place I found in SB on a Craigslist search was 1100/mo with nothing included for a 350 square foot studio. So they’d be spending over 50% of their monthly income on a shoebox to live in. Not factoring in student debt, car payments- things many people have. It’s a shitty situation for young, single people to be in.

Ok? I live in southern Vermont. I’m not sure what your point is. COL is higher in Chittenden county too.

Honestly… I wouldn’t move here if I were you. My rent increased to 1700/month but luckily I had a partner to move in with. I have 2 advanced degrees and 13 years teaching experience and am only making 62k before taxes. It’s not doable unless you want a second job or a roommate. Especially with just a bachelors.

The Downtown Grocery

Southern pie company in Chester

I’ve been volunteering with Vermont adaptive for several years now. It’s so much fun and the staff are all wonderful people- I’d highly recommend it! They have year round programming and their southern office is at Pico near Rutland.

I got mine back yesterday around 1- we lost power for about 36 hours total. Hope yours comes back today

Where in southern Vermont? I live in the southernmost end of the upper valley and work in Dorset, mint is comparable to Verizon and I actually get better service at home than I ever did with Verizon.