Jeffersonville, VT vs Rochester, VT

Rochester is moderately more affordable than Jeffersonville, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Jeffersonville scores 96 compared to 84 for Rochester, 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 $919/month in Rochester — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rochester is more affordable at $251,500 median vs $305,800.

Median household income in Jeffersonville is $57,083 compared to $36,932 in Rochester (+54.6%). While Jeffersonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jeffersonville spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, less than the 29.9% in Rochester.