5 Best Places to Retire in Vermont

3. Montpelier

Insider Monkey Score: 81

Livability: 83

Cost of Living Index: 98.1

Median House Price: $325,000

Cementing our top three is the state of Vermont’s capital, Montpelier. With a population of just over 8,000, Montpelier is known to be the United States’ smallest state capital. Residents in the city can visit the Vermont Historical Society Museum, the Artisans Hand Craft Gallery, and Hubbard Park.