Graniteville, VT vs Middletown Springs, VT

Graniteville is moderately more affordable than Middletown Springs, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Graniteville scores 80 compared to 85 for Middletown Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middletown Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Graniteville is $1,087/month compared to $1,125/month in Middletown Springs — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Graniteville is more affordable at $140,900 median vs $190,300.

Median household income in Graniteville is $36,349 compared to $66,250 in Middletown Springs (-45.1%). While Middletown Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Graniteville spend roughly 35.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Middletown Springs. The Middletown Springs ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.