Northfield, VT vs St. Johnsbury, VT

St. Johnsbury is moderately more affordable than Northfield, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Northfield scores 84 compared to 76 for St. Johnsbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Northfield is $977/month compared to $887/month in St. Johnsbury — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Johnsbury is more affordable at $171,900 median vs $233,700.

Median household income in Northfield is $50,417 compared to $49,033 in St. Johnsbury (+2.8%). Northfield does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Northfield spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in St. Johnsbury.