Cost of Living in Bristol, WI
Population 5,196 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Bristol sits on the smaller end of the Wisconsin city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Located 35 miles south of Milwaukee, Bristol falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 68% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Bristol
The median home value in Bristol is $288,800 — 5% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,213/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,917/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 58.7°F and lows of 39.7°F. Overall, Bristol has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.
Bristol has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 35 | 45 | 57 | 69 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 49 | 37 |
| Low °F | 16 | 19 | 28 | 37 | 47 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 53 | 43 | 32 | 22 |
| Precip" | 1.19 | 1.07 | 2.03 | 3.63 | 3.52 | 3.69 | 3.35 | 3.56 | 3.36 | 2.90 | 2.05 | 1.53 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Bristol, WI?
Bristol has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.
What is average rent in Bristol, WI?
The median gross rent in Bristol is $1,213 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Bristol?
The median home value in Bristol is $288,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Bristol?
The median household income in Bristol is $109,917 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Bristol, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bristol is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Bristol, WI affordable?
Bristol is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Bristol?
Bristol has average high temperatures of 58.7°F and average lows of 39.7°F. Annual precipitation is 31.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Bristol at a Glance
- Population
- 5,196
- Median Income
- $109,917
- Home Value
- $288,800
- Median Rent
- $1,213/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 58.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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