Bristol, IN vs Westville, IN

Westville is moderately more affordable than Bristol, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 82 compared to 71 for Westville, 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 $878/month in Westville — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westville is more affordable at $152,000 median vs $202,900.

Median household income in Bristol is $81,656 compared to $59,732 in Westville (+36.7%). 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 17.6% in Westville.