Bristol, PA vs Plum, PA

Plum is moderately more affordable than Bristol, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 94 compared to 86 for Plum, 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 $1,281/month compared to $1,156/month in Plum — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plum is more affordable at $218,600 median vs $236,400.

Median household income in Bristol is $70,595 compared to $98,475 in Plum (-28.3%). Plum offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bristol spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Plum.