St. Johnsbury, VT vs West Brattleboro, VT

St. Johnsbury is moderately more affordable than West Brattleboro, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. St. Johnsbury scores 76 compared to 82 for West Brattleboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Brattleboro 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 $881/month in West Brattleboro — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Brattleboro has cheaper rent, St. Johnsbury actually has lower median home values ($171,900 vs $249,200).

Median household income in St. Johnsbury is $49,033 compared to $39,555 in West Brattleboro (+24%). St. Johnsbury offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Johnsbury spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in West Brattleboro.