Bristol, WI vs Waunakee, WI

Bristol is moderately more affordable than Waunakee, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 96 compared to 111 for Waunakee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waunakee 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 $1,236/month in Waunakee — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bristol is more affordable at $288,800 median vs $490,300.

Median household income in Bristol is $109,917 compared to $128,750 in Waunakee (-14.6%). While Waunakee 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, more than the 11.5% in Waunakee.