Brattleboro, VT vs Montpelier, VT

Brattleboro is moderately more affordable than Montpelier, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Brattleboro scores 86 compared to 99 for Montpelier, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montpelier can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brattleboro is $1,028/month compared to $1,169/month in Montpelier — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brattleboro is more affordable at $239,500 median vs $349,200.

Median household income in Brattleboro is $46,972 compared to $79,175 in Montpelier (-40.7%). While Montpelier 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 17.7% in Montpelier.