Chester, VT vs Wilder, VT

Chester is moderately more affordable than Wilder, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 84 compared to 91 for Wilder, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilder can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester is $938/month compared to $1,200/month in Wilder — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chester has cheaper rent, Wilder actually has lower median home values ($241,000 vs $245,300).

Median household income in Chester is $67,782 compared to $69,063 in Wilder (-1.9%). Wilder does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Wilder.