Zip 02809 (Bristol, RI) Cost of Living


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Bristol cost of living score
118.7
More expensive
18.7% higher
than the US average
5.5% higher
than the Rhode Island average
Bristol (zip 02809), Rhode Island gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 118.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% higher than the U.S. average and 5.5% lower than the average for Rhode Island.

Zip 02809 (Bristol, RI)

Housing costs in Bristol?
A typical home costs $482,900, which is 42.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.4% more expensive than the average Rhode Island home, at $401,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bristol costs $1,510 per month, which is 5.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.3% more than the state average of $1,430.

Can I afford Bristol?
To live comfortably in Bristol (zip 02809), Rhode Island, a minimum annual income of $92,520 for a family, and $50,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bristol?
The cost of living in 02809 Bristol, RI is relatively high compared to other parts of the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is 137.7 which is 37.7 points higher than the United States average of 100. This means that goods and services are typically more expensive in this area than they would be elsewhere in the country due to factors such as housing, utilities, transportation, and healthcare costs. Additionally, groceries tend to carry a higher price tag as well due to its close proximity to Providence and Newport which draw tourists from all over the world looking for some of the best seafood in New England. All things considered however, it's still an affordable place to call home with easy access to plenty of beaches and outdoor activities along Narragansett Bay.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBristolRhode IslandUnited States
  118.7112.5100.0
  107.1106.5100
  87.285.5100.0
  141.1128.8100.0
  $482,900$401,200$338,100
  114.6%115.9%100.0%
  104.1106.1100.0
  130.9113.2100.0

   100=National Average

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