Jeffersonville, VT vs Lincoln, VT

Lincoln is moderately more affordable than Jeffersonville, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Jeffersonville scores 96 compared to 88 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jeffersonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jeffersonville is $1,165/month compared to $845/month in Lincoln — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lincoln has cheaper rent, Jeffersonville actually has lower median home values ($305,800 vs $328,800).

Median household income in Jeffersonville is $57,083 compared to $78,125 in Lincoln (-26.9%). Lincoln offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Jeffersonville spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Lincoln.