Bristol, VT vs Milton, VT

Bristol is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 99 compared to 110 for Milton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bristol is $1,290/month compared to $1,643/month in Milton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bristol is more affordable at $298,200 median vs $309,000.

Median household income in Bristol is $71,372 compared to $82,750 in Milton (-13.7%). While Milton 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 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Milton.