Bristol, VA Cost of Living


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Bristol cost of living score
75.3
Less expensive
24.7% lower
than the US average
27.7% lower
than the Virginia average
Bristol, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% lower than the U.S. average and 27.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Bristol, VA

Housing costs in Bristol?
A typical home costs $165,100, which is 51.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.9% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bristol costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 64.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Bristol?
To live comfortably in Bristol, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bristol?
Bristol, VA offers a relatively low cost of living compared to the national average. Housing in Bristol is fairly affordable, with median home values around $110,000 and monthly rental costs ranging from $620 to $800 for an apartment. The overall cost of goods and services is 9% lower than the U.S. average, making it an attractive option for those looking to spend less on their living expenses. Groceries, utilities, health care, and transportation are all generally inexpensive in Bristol compared to other parts of the country. All things considered, Bristol provides its residents with ample opportunities for savings on everyday expenses such as food, housing, and transportation.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBristolVirginiaUnited States
  75.3104.2100.0
  93.999.6100
  105.7103.1100.0
  43.1112.9100.0
  $165,100$343,200$338,100
  97.2%99.3%100.0%
  81.599.4100.0
  99.8113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Eat and live on the TN side, shop on the VA side.  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here my whole life and the crime/drug rate keeps going up. This area is starting to go downhill. Not to mention the property taxes are  More

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Lived here my whole life basically and this place is going downhill. It’s a drug area. Mostly people on meth and pills. I feel like the crime rate just keeps going up.  More

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