Bellefonte, PA vs Cheltenham Village, PA

Bellefonte is moderately more affordable than Cheltenham Village, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Bellefonte scores 79 compared to 93 for Cheltenham Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheltenham Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellefonte is $900/month compared to $1,120/month in Cheltenham Village — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellefonte is more affordable at $232,500 median vs $278,400.

Median household income in Bellefonte is $57,157 compared to $89,018 in Cheltenham Village (-35.8%). While Cheltenham Village 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 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Cheltenham Village.

Climate-wise, Cheltenham Village is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 48.7°F in Bellefonte. Cheltenham Village receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 40.3" in Bellefonte.