Arlington, VT vs West Brattleboro, VT

West Brattleboro is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 87 compared to 82 for West Brattleboro, 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 $881/month in West Brattleboro — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Brattleboro has cheaper rent, Arlington actually has lower median home values ($231,800 vs $249,200).

Median household income in Arlington is $73,164 compared to $39,555 in West Brattleboro (+85%). While Arlington 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 26.7% in West Brattleboro.