Newport, VT vs St. Johnsbury, VT

Newport, VT and St. Johnsbury, VT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.7% difference in their overall index. Newport scores 76 while St. Johnsbury scores 76 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $849/month compared to $887/month in St. Johnsbury — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, St. Johnsbury actually has lower median home values ($171,900 vs $179,000).

Median household income in Newport is $48,194 compared to $49,033 in St. Johnsbury (-1.7%). While St. Johnsbury is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in St. Johnsbury.