Newport, VT vs West Rutland, VT

Newport is moderately more affordable than West Rutland, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 76 compared to 82 for West Rutland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Rutland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $849/month compared to $1,051/month in West Rutland — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, West Rutland actually has lower median home values ($178,300 vs $179,000).

Median household income in Newport is $48,194 compared to $53,373 in West Rutland (-9.7%). While West Rutland 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 23.6% in West Rutland.