Bethlehem Village, CT vs Cheshire Village, CT

Bethlehem Village, CT and Cheshire Village, CT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Bethlehem Village scores 98 while Cheshire Village scores 100 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 Bethlehem Village is $1,117/month compared to $1,090/month in Cheshire Village — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cheshire Village has cheaper rent, Bethlehem Village actually has lower median home values ($360,300 vs $393,200).

Median household income in Bethlehem Village is $107,838 compared to $114,923 in Cheshire Village (-6.2%). While Cheshire Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethlehem Village spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Cheshire Village.