Fair Haven, VT vs Orleans, VT

Fair Haven, VT and Orleans, VT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Fair Haven scores 73 while Orleans scores 71 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 Fair Haven is $818/month compared to $757/month in Orleans — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orleans is more affordable at $156,300 median vs $163,000.

Median household income in Fair Haven is $65,898 compared to $57,604 in Orleans (+14.4%). While Fair Haven is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fair Haven spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Orleans.