Bristol, TN Cost of Living


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Bristol cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
11.9% lower
than the Tennessee average
Bristol, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Bristol, TN

Housing costs in Bristol?
A typical home costs $182,700, which is 46.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.1% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bristol costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Bristol?
To live comfortably in Bristol, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bristol?
Bristol, TN is known for its low cost of living. The city has a lower than average cost of groceries, health care, housing, and utilities when compared to other cities in the United States. The median home value in Bristol is $129,400 which is much lower than the national average. Additionally, transportation costs are also quite affordable with gas prices below the national average and public transportation options available with reasonable fares. Overall, Bristol provides an economically friendly environment for those looking to live more affordably.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBristolTennesseeUnited States
  79.289.9100.0
  94.995.4100
  97.4100.4100.0
  48.279.4100.0
  $182,700$277,400$338,100
  91.8%96.7%100.0%
  77.190.2100.0
  103.084.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved to the area from FL, along with many others who are moving to the area from places like TX and the Midwest. Do not be mislead by the reviews. Bristol is very  More

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Update from 2006 - Current is October 2019 - I was born and raised in the Bristol, VA-TN area. Although the crime rate is low compared to many places - the jobs are very  More

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Struggled with keeping a decent job in Brisol. If a medical professional - only a one horse town with no  More

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