Graniteville, VT vs Orleans, VT

Orleans is moderately more affordable than Graniteville, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Graniteville scores 80 compared to 71 for Orleans, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Graniteville 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 $757/month in Orleans — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orleans has cheaper rent, Graniteville actually has lower median home values ($140,900 vs $156,300).

Median household income in Graniteville is $36,349 compared to $57,604 in Orleans (-36.9%). Orleans offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Graniteville spend roughly 35.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Orleans. The Orleans ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.