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Is Bristol, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,46916% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$133,354about $11,113/month · 53% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$312,8006% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,760 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 99 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bristol
$1,469
Mayville
$923
Summit
$1,786
Richland Center
$718
West Salem
$1,505
Tichigan
$1,259
Dodgeville
$1,004

How much do households earn in Bristol?

Under $25k
9.8%
$25k–50k
21.2%
$50k–100k
18.3%
$100k–150k
28.2%
$150k+
23.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 51.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Bristol overall?

Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
90
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bristol, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bristol

🏛️ Property tax$4,440a year · 1.42% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$189a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bristol

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home82.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bristol?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $701 a month less.

Renting
$1,469
Owning
$2,170

Owning assumes a typical $312,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,280 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bristol, WI?

Renting in Bristol costs a median of about $1,469 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Bristol?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,760 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bristol cheap or expensive?

Bristol is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.2% of the typical household income of $133,354. It ranks 99th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bristol?

The median homeowner in Bristol pays $4,440 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.

Is Bristol more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Bristol?

The median home value in Bristol is $312,800, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,207 people live in Bristol. Numbers are typical (middle) values.