Brattleboro, VT vs St. Johnsbury, VT

St. Johnsbury is moderately more affordable than Brattleboro, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Brattleboro scores 86 compared to 76 for St. Johnsbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brattleboro 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 $887/month in St. Johnsbury — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Johnsbury is more affordable at $171,900 median vs $239,500.

Median household income in Brattleboro is $46,972 compared to $49,033 in St. Johnsbury (-4.2%). St. Johnsbury offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brattleboro spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in St. Johnsbury.