Bristol, PA vs Pottstown, PA

Pottstown is moderately more affordable than Bristol, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 94 compared to 86 for Pottstown, 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 $1,181/month in Pottstown — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pottstown is more affordable at $172,300 median vs $236,400.

Median household income in Bristol is $70,595 compared to $56,174 in Pottstown (+25.7%). 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 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Pottstown.