What is the cost of living in Bristol, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bristol has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Bristol has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Bristol ranks as #120 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Bristol ranks as the #26 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Bristol Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Bristol. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Bristol is 103.
The Groceries index in Bristol is 99.
The Health index in Bristol is 140.
The Housing index in Bristol is 96.
The Transportation index in Bristol is 101.
The Utilities index in Bristol is 104.
| Living Expense | Bristol | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 140 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | 100 |
Bristol Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Bristol, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Bristol is $641,622.
The Median Rent in Bristol is $1,328.
The Median Income in Bristol is $123,648.
The Home Value To Income in Bristol is 5.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Bristol is 0.13x.
Bristol, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Bristol Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Bristol Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Bristol Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Bristol Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bristol
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Bristol. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Kenosha, WI has a cost of living index of 97, 0.9x Bristol.
Mundelein, IL has a cost of living index of 110, 1.0x Bristol.
Gurnee, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.0x Bristol.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bristol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 99,372 | 97 | 0.9x |
| Mundelein, IL | 31,915 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Gurnee, IL | 30,510 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Pleasant Prairie, WI | 21,669 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Libertyville, IL | 20,525 | 133 | 1.2x |
| Antioch, IL | 14,859 | 107 | 1.0x |
| Lindenhurst, IL | 14,417 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Gages Lake, IL | 10,819 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Lake Villa, IL | 8,683 | 113 | 1.0x |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 6,041 | 167 | 1.5x |
