Bellefontaine, OH vs Calcutta, OH

Calcutta is moderately more affordable than Bellefontaine, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Bellefontaine scores 71 compared to 65 for Calcutta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellefontaine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellefontaine is $836/month compared to $664/month in Calcutta — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calcutta is more affordable at $159,700 median vs $163,500.

Median household income in Bellefontaine is $60,296 compared to $60,341 in Calcutta (-0.1%). Calcutta offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellefontaine spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Calcutta.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 51.8°F). Calcutta receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 35.8" in Bellefontaine.