Bellows Falls, VT vs Poultney, VT

Poultney is moderately more affordable than Bellows Falls, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Bellows Falls scores 82 compared to 75 for Poultney, 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 $833/month in Poultney — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Poultney is more affordable at $175,000 median vs $176,000.

Median household income in Bellows Falls is $54,836 compared to $61,597 in Poultney (-11%). Poultney 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, more than the 16.2% in Poultney.