Lyndonville, VT vs Plainfield, VT

Plainfield is moderately more affordable than Lyndonville, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Lyndonville scores 92 compared to 82 for Plainfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyndonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyndonville is $1,083/month compared to $1,104/month in Plainfield — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lyndonville has cheaper rent, Plainfield actually has lower median home values ($163,800 vs $290,000).

Median household income in Lyndonville is $43,693 compared to $44,698 in Plainfield (-2.2%). Plainfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyndonville spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 29.6% in Plainfield.