Bellows Falls, VT vs Lyndonville, VT

Bellows Falls is moderately more affordable than Lyndonville, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Bellows Falls scores 82 compared to 92 for Lyndonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyndonville 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 $1,083/month in Lyndonville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellows Falls is more affordable at $176,000 median vs $290,000.

Median household income in Bellows Falls is $54,836 compared to $43,693 in Lyndonville (+25.5%). Bellows Falls offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellows Falls spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, less than the 29.7% in Lyndonville.