Cost of Living in Wilder, VT

With a cost of living index of 91, Wilder, VT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Vermont state average. Wilder is a small community of 3,394 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Wilder's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,200 (9% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $241,000 (21% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Wilder is $69,063, which is 8% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.