Proctor, VT vs Wilder, VT

Proctor is moderately more affordable than Wilder, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Proctor scores 82 compared to 91 for Wilder, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilder 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 $1,200/month in Wilder — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Proctor is more affordable at $196,100 median vs $241,000.

Median household income in Proctor is $65,375 compared to $69,063 in Wilder (-5.3%). The higher salaries in Wilder partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Proctor spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Wilder.