Bellwood, PA vs Sutersville, PA

Sutersville is moderately more affordable than Bellwood, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Bellwood scores 72 compared to 66 for Sutersville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellwood is $973/month compared to $768/month in Sutersville — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sutersville is more affordable at $121,600 median vs $138,200.

Median household income in Bellwood is $55,750 compared to $56,250 in Sutersville (-0.9%). Sutersville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellwood spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Sutersville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51°F vs 52.4°F). Sutersville receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 36.7" in Bellwood.