Bellows Falls, VT vs West Rutland, VT

Bellows Falls, VT and West Rutland, VT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Bellows Falls scores 82 while West Rutland scores 82 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellows Falls is $1,071/month compared to $1,051/month in West Rutland — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Rutland has cheaper rent, Bellows Falls actually has lower median home values ($176,000 vs $178,300).

Median household income in Bellows Falls is $54,836 compared to $53,373 in West Rutland (+2.7%). While Bellows Falls 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 23.6% in West Rutland.