Lincoln, VT vs Worcester, VT

Worcester is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 88 compared to 79 for Worcester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $845/month compared to $839/month in Worcester — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Worcester is more affordable at $225,000 median vs $328,800.

Median household income in Lincoln is $78,125 compared to $63,750 in Worcester (+22.5%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Worcester.