Brattleboro, VT vs South Burlington, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Brattleboro is 29% cheaper than South Burlington. With a cost index of 86 vs 121, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Brattleboro to South Burlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brattleboro is $1,028/month compared to $1,755/month in South Burlington — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brattleboro is more affordable at $239,500 median vs $399,600.

Median household income in Brattleboro is $46,972 compared to $97,229 in South Burlington (-51.7%). While South Burlington 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 21.7% in South Burlington.