Lyndonville, VT vs West Brattleboro, VT

West Brattleboro is moderately more affordable than Lyndonville, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Lyndonville scores 92 compared to 82 for West Brattleboro, 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 $881/month in West Brattleboro — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Brattleboro is more affordable at $249,200 median vs $290,000.

Median household income in Lyndonville is $43,693 compared to $39,555 in West Brattleboro (+10.5%). The higher salaries in Lyndonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyndonville spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 26.7% in West Brattleboro.