Bristol, WI vs Fall River, WI

Fall River is moderately more affordable than Bristol, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 96 compared to 87 for Fall River, 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 $1,213/month compared to $1,154/month in Fall River — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fall River is more affordable at $229,100 median vs $288,800.

Median household income in Bristol is $109,917 compared to $73,229 in Fall River (+50.1%). 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 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Fall River.