Bellows Falls, VT vs Bradford, VT

Bellows Falls is moderately more affordable than Bradford, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Bellows Falls scores 82 compared to 88 for Bradford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bradford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellows Falls is $1,071/month compared to $1,072/month in Bradford — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellows Falls is more affordable at $176,000 median vs $246,400.

Median household income in Bellows Falls is $54,836 compared to $96,213 in Bradford (-43%). While Bradford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellows Falls spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Bradford.