Bennington, VT vs Wilder, VT

Bennington is moderately more affordable than Wilder, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Bennington scores 84 compared to 91 for Wilder, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilder 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 $1,200/month in Wilder — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bennington is more affordable at $185,100 median vs $241,000.

Median household income in Bennington is $53,839 compared to $69,063 in Wilder (-22%). While Wilder 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 20.9% in Wilder.