Bennington, NH vs Walpole, NH

Bennington, NH and Walpole, NH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.5% difference in their overall index. Bennington scores 82 while Walpole scores 85 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 Bennington is $897/month compared to $516/month in Walpole — a 74% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walpole has cheaper rent, Bennington actually has lower median home values ($213,400 vs $380,000).

Median household income in Bennington is $70,750 compared to $71,563 in Walpole (-1.1%). Walpole does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bennington spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Walpole.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.4°F vs 45.5°F). Bennington receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 40.3" in Walpole.