St. Johnsbury, VT vs Swanton, VT

St. Johnsbury is moderately more affordable than Swanton, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. St. Johnsbury scores 76 compared to 83 for Swanton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Swanton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Johnsbury is $887/month compared to $1,021/month in Swanton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Johnsbury is more affordable at $171,900 median vs $210,000.

Median household income in St. Johnsbury is $49,033 compared to $71,307 in Swanton (-31.2%). While Swanton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Johnsbury spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Swanton.