Milton, VT vs North Bennington, VT

North Bennington is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 110 compared to 103 for North Bennington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milton is $1,643/month compared to $1,500/month in North Bennington — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Bennington is more affordable at $275,000 median vs $309,000.

Median household income in Milton is $82,750 compared to $67,500 in North Bennington (+22.6%). While Milton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milton spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in North Bennington.