Bellows Falls, VT vs South Barre, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellows Falls is 21.7% cheaper than South Barre. With a cost index of 82 vs 105, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellows Falls to South Barre should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellows Falls is $1,071/month compared to $1,631/month in South Barre — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellows Falls is more affordable at $176,000 median vs $246,900.

Median household income in Bellows Falls is $54,836 compared to $78,162 in South Barre (-29.8%). While South Barre 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, less than the 25% in South Barre.