Bennington, VT vs Springfield, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Springfield is 21.9% cheaper than Bennington. With a cost index of 69 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Springfield to Bennington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bennington is $1,095/month compared to $726/month in Springfield — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $138,400 median vs $185,100.

Median household income in Bennington is $53,839 compared to $44,375 in Springfield (+21.3%). The higher salaries in Bennington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bennington spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Springfield.