Arlington, VT vs Milton, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Arlington is 20.9% cheaper than Milton. With a cost index of 87 vs 110, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Arlington to Milton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,090/month compared to $1,643/month in Milton — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arlington is more affordable at $231,800 median vs $309,000.

Median household income in Arlington is $73,164 compared to $82,750 in Milton (-11.6%). The higher salaries in Milton 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, less than the 23.8% in Milton.