Randolph, VT vs Wilder, VT

Randolph is moderately more affordable than Wilder, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Randolph scores 83 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 Randolph is $961/month compared to $1,200/month in Wilder — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Randolph is more affordable at $225,800 median vs $241,000.

Median household income in Randolph is $59,203 compared to $69,063 in Wilder (-14.3%). While Wilder is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Randolph spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Wilder.