Bennington, NH vs Milton, NH

Bennington is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Bennington scores 82 compared to 90 for Milton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bennington is $897/month compared to $1,075/month in Milton — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bennington is more affordable at $213,400 median vs $225,000.

Median household income in Bennington is $70,750 compared to $55,313 in Milton (+27.9%). Bennington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bennington spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Milton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.4°F vs 47.7°F). Bennington receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 41.2" in Milton.