Bellows Falls, VT vs Hardwick, VT

Hardwick is moderately more affordable than Bellows Falls, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Bellows Falls scores 82 compared to 74 for Hardwick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellows Falls 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 $806/month in Hardwick — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hardwick is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $176,000.

Median household income in Bellows Falls is $54,836 compared to $41,667 in Hardwick (+31.6%). While Bellows Falls 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 23.2% in Hardwick.