Montpelier, VT vs Wilder, VT

Wilder is moderately more affordable than Montpelier, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Montpelier scores 99 compared to 91 for Wilder, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montpelier can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montpelier is $1,169/month compared to $1,200/month in Wilder — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montpelier has cheaper rent, Wilder actually has lower median home values ($241,000 vs $349,200).

Median household income in Montpelier is $79,175 compared to $69,063 in Wilder (+14.6%). While Montpelier is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montpelier spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Wilder.