Arlington, VT vs Derby Line, VT

Derby Line is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 87 compared to 79 for Derby Line, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,090/month compared to $959/month in Derby Line — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Derby Line is more affordable at $180,600 median vs $231,800.

Median household income in Arlington is $73,164 compared to $69,000 in Derby Line (+6%). The higher salaries in Arlington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Derby Line.