Marshfield, VT vs Poultney, VT

Poultney is moderately more affordable than Marshfield, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Marshfield scores 84 compared to 75 for Poultney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marshfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marshfield is $1,136/month compared to $833/month in Poultney — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Poultney has cheaper rent, Marshfield actually has lower median home values ($169,300 vs $175,000).

Median household income in Marshfield is $81,875 compared to $61,597 in Poultney (+32.9%). While Marshfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marshfield spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Poultney.