Killington Village, VT vs South Barre, VT

Killington Village is moderately more affordable than South Barre, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Killington Village scores 95 compared to 105 for South Barre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Barre can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Killington Village is $892/month compared to $1,631/month in South Barre — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Killington Village has cheaper rent, South Barre actually has lower median home values ($246,900 vs $400,000).

Median household income in Killington Village is $62,000 compared to $78,162 in South Barre (-20.7%). While South Barre is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Killington Village spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in South Barre.