Ludlow, VT vs West Rutland, VT

West Rutland is moderately more affordable than Ludlow, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Ludlow scores 89 compared to 82 for West Rutland, 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 $1,051/month in West Rutland — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ludlow has cheaper rent, West Rutland actually has lower median home values ($178,300 vs $278,300).

Median household income in Ludlow is $53,654 compared to $53,373 in West Rutland (+0.5%). Ludlow does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ludlow spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in West Rutland.