New Haven, VT vs St. George, VT

New Haven is moderately more affordable than St. George, with a 9% lower cost of living index. New Haven scores 93 compared to 102 for St. George, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. George can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Haven is $1,036/month compared to $1,352/month in St. George — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Haven has cheaper rent, St. George actually has lower median home values ($316,200 vs $320,600).

Median household income in New Haven is $82,083 compared to $88,750 in St. George (-7.5%). The higher salaries in St. George partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Haven spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in St. George.