Lyndonville, VT vs Milton, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lyndonville is 16.8% cheaper than Milton. With a cost index of 92 vs 110, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lyndonville to Milton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyndonville is $1,083/month compared to $1,643/month in Milton — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyndonville is more affordable at $290,000 median vs $309,000.

Median household income in Lyndonville is $43,693 compared to $82,750 in Milton (-47.2%). While Milton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyndonville spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.8% in Milton.