Bristol, VT vs Wilder, VT

Wilder is moderately more affordable than Bristol, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 99 compared to 91 for Wilder, 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 $1,290/month compared to $1,200/month in Wilder — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilder is more affordable at $241,000 median vs $298,200.

Median household income in Bristol is $71,372 compared to $69,063 in Wilder (+3.3%). Bristol does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bristol spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Wilder.