Shirley, Massachusetts vs. Bennington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bennington, Vermont is 30.0% cheaper than Shirley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,008 in Bennington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Shirley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bennington, Vermont is cheaper than Shirley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Bennington
than in Shirley, Massachusetts
Shirley, MA vs. Bennington, VT
Compared to Shirley, Bennington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower