Orleans, VT vs Randolph, VT

Orleans is moderately more affordable than Randolph, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Orleans scores 71 compared to 83 for Randolph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Randolph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orleans is $757/month compared to $961/month in Randolph — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orleans is more affordable at $156,300 median vs $225,800.

Median household income in Orleans is $57,604 compared to $59,203 in Randolph (-2.7%). Randolph 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 Orleans spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Randolph.