Bristol, TN Cost Of Living
Bristol's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Tennessee
In America
What is the cost of living in Bristol, TN?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bristol has an overall cost of living index of 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Tennessee, Bristol has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Tennessee's index of 89.
The standard of living in Bristol ranks as #491 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Tennessee. By definition, that implies Bristol ranks as the #5,927 most expensive place in the Volunteer State.
Bristol Cost Of Living Vs. Tennessee
| Living Expense | Bristol | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 83 | 86 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
Bristol, TN Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Tennessee, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Detailed Bristol Services Costs Vs. Tennessee
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bristol
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bristol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 53,699 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Bristol, VA | 17,059 | 84 | 1.0x |
| Elizabethton, TN | 13,568 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Bloomingdale, TN | 9,428 | 81 | 1.0x |
| Abingdon, VA | 7,936 | 87 | 1.0x |
