Bristol, CT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Bristol, Connecticut?
$4,200 / month
for a family, 22.2% less expensive than the national average
$3,767 / month
for a single person, 21.0% less expensive than the national average

Bristol cost of living score
104.8
More expensive
4.8% higher
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Connecticut average
Bristol, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% higher than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Connecticut.

Bristol, CT

Housing costs in Bristol?
A typical home costs $263,300, which is 22.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.3% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bristol costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Bristol?
To live comfortably in Bristol, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bristol?
The cost of living in Bristol, CT is 102.1, which is slightly higher than the US average of 100. This means that Bristol's residents pay a slight premium for goods and services compared to most other cities across the country. However, the median house value in Bristol is significantly lower than the national average – at $263,300 compared to $338,100 – making it an affordable place to live despite the increased cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBristolConnecticutUnited States
  104.8111.8100.0
  104.8106.6100
  114.0118.6100.0
  79.4109.2100.0
  $263,300$362,100$338,100
  119118.5100
  104.9112.4100.0
  132.4126.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved to Bristol in 2003 to purchase a mid-size one family home. Bristol has a great deal of history to it...from clock making (we have the American Clock Museum), a  More

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I was born and raised in NJ, and spent many years living on Long Island, as well as living in upstate NY and other areas in CT. Bristol CT is by far the worst place I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Bristol, in a way can be deceiving. The schools in Bristol seem to be pretty decent, and it also features a park for children and their parents. In addition, it  More

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