Cambridge, VT vs Marshfield, VT

Marshfield is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 88 compared to 84 for Marshfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $1,090/month compared to $1,136/month in Marshfield — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cambridge has cheaper rent, Marshfield actually has lower median home values ($169,300 vs $241,100).

Median household income in Cambridge is $50,595 compared to $81,875 in Marshfield (-38.2%). Marshfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Marshfield.