Middletown Springs, VT vs Newbury, VT

Newbury is moderately more affordable than Middletown Springs, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Middletown Springs scores 85 compared to 78 for Newbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middletown Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown Springs is $1,125/month compared to $697/month in Newbury — a 61% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newbury has cheaper rent, Middletown Springs actually has lower median home values ($190,300 vs $261,000).

Median household income in Middletown Springs is $66,250 compared to $62,679 in Newbury (+5.7%). The higher salaries in Middletown Springs partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Middletown Springs spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Newbury.