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Life Insurance in Vermont — Average Cost 2026

Average life insurance (term, $500k) in Vermont: $480/year ($40/month). Vermont ranks #7 out of 51 states — below the national average.

Average annual

$480

Average monthly

$40

National rank

#7

of 51 states

vs national avg

-16.7%

stable trend

Vermont vs national average

Vermont$480/yr
National average$576/yr

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Term life insurance rates in Vermont

Term life insurance rates in Vermont are 17% below the national average. Unlike auto and home insurance, life insurance rates are driven primarily by individual health factors, age, and lifestyle rather than geographic location — so state-level averages for life insurance are less meaningful than for property and auto coverages.

The figures shown represent a benchmark rate for a healthy 40-year-old male with $500,000 in 20-year term coverage. Your actual premium will vary based on your age, health, occupation, and the specific insurer you choose. Locking in a term life policy at a younger age significantly reduces your lifetime cost.

How Vermont compares to neighbors

Vermont (you)$480/yr
Massachusetts
$552/yr+$72
New Hampshire
$492/yr+$12
New York
$600/yr+$120