Arlington, VT vs Stowe, VT

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Stowe, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 87 compared to 100 for Stowe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stowe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Arlington has a median rent of $1,090/month while Stowe comes in at $1,310/month, a 17% difference.

Median household income in Arlington is $73,164 compared to $84,429 in Stowe (-13.3%). While Stowe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Stowe.