Poultney, VT vs Putney, VT

Poultney is moderately more affordable than Putney, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Poultney scores 75 compared to 81 for Putney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Putney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Poultney is $833/month compared to $808/month in Putney — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Putney has cheaper rent, Poultney actually has lower median home values ($175,000 vs $262,900).

Median household income in Poultney is $61,597 compared to $63,750 in Putney (-3.4%). Putney 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 Poultney spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Putney.