Fairfax, VT vs Wilmington, VT

Wilmington is moderately more affordable than Fairfax, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Fairfax scores 94 compared to 88 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfax can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfax is $1,009/month compared to $967/month in Wilmington — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington is more affordable at $290,400 median vs $348,600.

Median household income in Fairfax is $56,667 compared to $54,861 in Wilmington (+3.3%). Fairfax 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 Fairfax spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Wilmington.