Brattleboro, VT vs West Brattleboro, VT

Brattleboro, VT and West Brattleboro, VT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Brattleboro scores 86 while West Brattleboro scores 82 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brattleboro is $1,028/month compared to $881/month in West Brattleboro — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Brattleboro has cheaper rent, Brattleboro actually has lower median home values ($239,500 vs $249,200).

Median household income in Brattleboro is $46,972 compared to $39,555 in West Brattleboro (+18.8%). While Brattleboro 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, less than the 26.7% in West Brattleboro.