Springfield, VT vs St. Johnsbury, VT

Springfield is moderately more affordable than St. Johnsbury, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Springfield scores 69 compared to 76 for St. Johnsbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Johnsbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Springfield is $726/month compared to $887/month in St. Johnsbury — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $138,400 median vs $171,900.

Median household income in Springfield is $44,375 compared to $49,033 in St. Johnsbury (-9.5%). The higher salaries in St. Johnsbury partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Springfield spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in St. Johnsbury.