Alfred, New York vs. Bennington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bennington, Vermont is 16.1% more expensive than Alfred, New York.

You would need a salary of $58,058 in Bennington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Alfred, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bennington, Vermont is more expensive than Alfred, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Bennington
than in Alfred, New York
Alfred, NY vs. Bennington, VT
Compared to Alfred, Bennington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher