Proctor, VT vs Vergennes, VT

Proctor is moderately more affordable than Vergennes, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Proctor scores 82 compared to 88 for Vergennes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vergennes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Proctor is $1,010/month compared to $1,040/month in Vergennes — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Proctor is more affordable at $196,100 median vs $263,500.

Median household income in Proctor is $65,375 compared to $85,417 in Vergennes (-23.5%). While Vergennes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Proctor spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Vergennes.