Bennington, VT vs St. Johnsbury, VT

St. Johnsbury is moderately more affordable than Bennington, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Bennington scores 84 compared to 76 for St. Johnsbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bennington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bennington is $1,095/month compared to $887/month in St. Johnsbury — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Johnsbury is more affordable at $171,900 median vs $185,100.

Median household income in Bennington is $53,839 compared to $49,033 in St. Johnsbury (+9.8%). While Bennington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bennington spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in St. Johnsbury.