Barre, VT vs St. Albans, VT

Barre is moderately more affordable than St. Albans, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Barre scores 82 compared to 91 for St. Albans, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Albans can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barre is $986/month compared to $1,166/month in St. Albans — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barre is more affordable at $200,100 median vs $245,600.

Median household income in Barre is $53,288 compared to $53,370 in St. Albans (-0.2%). St. Albans does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Barre spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in St. Albans.