Bristol, WI vs Galesville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Galesville is 19.6% cheaper than Bristol. With a cost index of 80 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Galesville to Bristol should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bristol is $1,213/month compared to $959/month in Galesville — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galesville is more affordable at $219,100 median vs $288,800.

Median household income in Bristol is $109,917 compared to $69,007 in Galesville (+59.3%). 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 16.7% in Galesville.