Bristol, WI vs Whitefish Bay, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bristol is 17% cheaper than Whitefish Bay. With a cost index of 96 vs 115, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bristol to Whitefish Bay should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bristol is $1,213/month compared to $1,348/month in Whitefish Bay — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bristol is more affordable at $288,800 median vs $498,700.

Median household income in Bristol is $109,917 compared to $154,255 in Whitefish Bay (-28.7%). While Whitefish Bay 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 10.5% in Whitefish Bay.