Cost of Living in Bristol, VT

With a cost of living index of 99, Bristol, VT is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the Vermont state average of 92. Bristol is a small community of 2,005 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bristol's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,290 (2% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $298,200 (2% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Bristol is $71,372, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.