Brattleboro, VT vs Milton, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Brattleboro is 22% cheaper than Milton. With a cost index of 86 vs 110, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Brattleboro to Milton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brattleboro is $1,028/month compared to $1,643/month in Milton — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brattleboro is more affordable at $239,500 median vs $309,000.

Median household income in Brattleboro is $46,972 compared to $82,750 in Milton (-43.2%). While Milton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brattleboro spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.8% in Milton.