Ludlow, VT vs Rochester, VT

Rochester is moderately more affordable than Ludlow, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Ludlow scores 89 compared to 84 for Rochester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ludlow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ludlow is $1,029/month compared to $919/month in Rochester — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rochester is more affordable at $251,500 median vs $278,300.

Median household income in Ludlow is $53,654 compared to $36,932 in Rochester (+45.3%). While Ludlow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ludlow spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, less than the 29.9% in Rochester.