Bellows Falls, VT vs Shelburne, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellows Falls is 27.6% cheaper than Shelburne. With a cost index of 82 vs 114, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellows Falls to Shelburne should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellows Falls is $1,071/month compared to $1,238/month in Shelburne — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellows Falls is more affordable at $176,000 median vs $496,700.

Median household income in Bellows Falls is $54,836 compared to $106,187 in Shelburne (-48.4%). While Shelburne 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 14% in Shelburne.