Bristol, IN vs Hudson, IN

Hudson is moderately more affordable than Bristol, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 82 compared to 77 for Hudson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bristol can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bristol is $1,073/month compared to $1,222/month in Hudson — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bristol has cheaper rent, Hudson actually has lower median home values ($87,000 vs $202,900).

Median household income in Bristol is $81,656 compared to $62,917 in Hudson (+29.8%). While Bristol is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bristol spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Hudson.