Middlebury, VT vs South Burlington, VT

Middlebury is moderately more affordable than South Burlington, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Middlebury scores 106 compared to 121 for South Burlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Burlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middlebury is $1,287/month compared to $1,755/month in South Burlington — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middlebury is more affordable at $388,100 median vs $399,600.

Median household income in Middlebury is $74,900 compared to $97,229 in South Burlington (-23%). While South Burlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middlebury spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in South Burlington.