Bellefonte, DE vs Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE

Bellefonte is moderately more affordable than Rising Sun-Lebanon, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Bellefonte scores 105 compared to 117 for Rising Sun-Lebanon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rising Sun-Lebanon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellefonte is $1,531/month compared to $1,749/month in Rising Sun-Lebanon — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellefonte is more affordable at $275,200 median vs $388,600.

Median household income in Bellefonte is $86,667 compared to $109,167 in Rising Sun-Lebanon (-20.6%). While Rising Sun-Lebanon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellefonte spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Rising Sun-Lebanon.