Milton, VT vs South Barre, VT

South Barre is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 110 compared to 105 for South Barre, 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 $1,631/month in South Barre — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Barre is more affordable at $246,900 median vs $309,000.

Median household income in Milton is $82,750 compared to $78,162 in South Barre (+5.9%). 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 25% in South Barre.