Bellows Falls, VT vs North Bennington, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellows Falls is 20.5% cheaper than North Bennington. With a cost index of 82 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellows Falls to North Bennington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellows Falls is $1,071/month compared to $1,500/month in North Bennington — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellows Falls is more affordable at $176,000 median vs $275,000.

Median household income in Bellows Falls is $54,836 compared to $67,500 in North Bennington (-18.8%). The higher salaries in North Bennington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellows Falls spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in North Bennington.