Chicago, Illinois vs. Bristol, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bristol, Connecticut is 4.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,299 in Bristol, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Connecticut is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Bristol
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bristol, CT
Compared to Chicago, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher