Fair Haven, VT vs Springfield, VT

Springfield is moderately more affordable than Fair Haven, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Fair Haven scores 73 compared to 69 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fair Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fair Haven is $818/month compared to $726/month in Springfield — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $138,400 median vs $163,000.

Median household income in Fair Haven is $65,898 compared to $44,375 in Springfield (+48.5%). 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 19.6% in Springfield.