Bristol, NH vs Littleton, NH

Littleton is moderately more affordable than Bristol, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 92 compared to 82 for Littleton, 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 $1,270/month compared to $878/month in Littleton — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Littleton has cheaper rent, Bristol actually has lower median home values ($192,900 vs $213,200).

Median household income in Bristol is $60,972 compared to $47,879 in Littleton (+27.3%). 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 25% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Littleton.

Climate-wise, Bristol is notably warmer with an average of 46°F compared to 42.6°F in Littleton. Bristol receives more rainfall at 38.1" per year compared to 37" in Littleton.