Barre, VT vs St. Johnsbury, VT

St. Johnsbury is moderately more affordable than Barre, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Barre scores 82 compared to 76 for St. Johnsbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barre 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 $887/month in St. Johnsbury — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Johnsbury is more affordable at $171,900 median vs $200,100.

Median household income in Barre is $53,288 compared to $49,033 in St. Johnsbury (+8.7%). While Barre is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barre spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in St. Johnsbury.