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Rutland Vermont

As Vermont's second largest city, rich in natural beauty, Rutland’s nearby mountains and lakes invite retirees to ski, hike, swim and enjoy the autumn foliage. Population: The city of Rutland has a population of 16,630. Rutland County has 63,331.

Climate: http://climate.fizber.com/ describes Rutland’s climate as being pleasant, with four distinct seasons.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Rutland, VT is 8.5% less than the Vermont average, and 8% greater than the national average.

Housing costs: An economical place to retire, the median home value in Rutland, VT is 10.1% less than the Vermont average and 7.4% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: What makes a small town particularly interesting to retirees are the educational and cultural opportunities provided by a college or university. Rutland actually has two: The Community College of Vermont http://www.ccv.vsc.edu and the College of St. Joseph http://www.csj.edu/.

Transportation:Marble Valley Regional Transit District http://www.thebus.com/

Travel and tourism: Rutland’s Chamber of Commerce http://www.rutlandvermont.com/ is a good resource for the area’s many attractions. What retiree could resist a trip to the Norman Rockwell Museum? http://www.normanrockwellvt.com

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