West Brattleboro, VT vs Wilder, VT

West Brattleboro is moderately more affordable than Wilder, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. West Brattleboro scores 82 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 West Brattleboro is $881/month compared to $1,200/month in Wilder — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Brattleboro has cheaper rent, Wilder actually has lower median home values ($241,000 vs $249,200).

Median household income in West Brattleboro is $39,555 compared to $69,063 in Wilder (-42.7%). 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 West Brattleboro spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Wilder.