St. Johnsbury, VT vs West Rutland, VT

St. Johnsbury is moderately more affordable than West Rutland, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. St. Johnsbury scores 76 compared to 82 for West Rutland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Rutland 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 $1,051/month in West Rutland — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Johnsbury is more affordable at $171,900 median vs $178,300.

Median household income in St. Johnsbury is $49,033 compared to $53,373 in West Rutland (-8.1%). While West Rutland 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, less than the 23.6% in West Rutland.