Brighton and Hove vs Bristol
Renting in Bristol costs £75/month more than Brighton and Hove.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Brighton and Hove is £75/month cheaper than Bristol - that's £900/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Bristol earn £545/year more than those in Brighton and Hove.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in Brighton and Hove are £66,250 (19%) higher than in Bristol.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Brighton and Hove have risen by 35.2%, compared to 56.7% in Bristol.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £133/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Bristol than in Brighton and Hove.
| Band | Brighton and Hove | Bristol | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,720 | £1,809 | Bristol +£89/yr |
| Band B | £2,007 | £2,111 | Bristol +£104/yr |
| Band C | £2,294 | £2,412 | Bristol +£118/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,581 | £2,714 | Bristol +£133/yr |
| Band E | £3,154 | £3,317 | Bristol +£163/yr |
| Band F | £3,727 | £3,920 | Bristol +£193/yr |
| Band G | £4,301 | £4,523 | Bristol +£222/yr |
| Band H | £5,161 | £5,427 | Bristol +£266/yr |
Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government
Band D is used as the standard benchmark for comparing council tax across areas. Other bands are set as fixed proportions of the Band D amount.
Energy comparison
| Measure | Brighton and Hove | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | South East | South West |
Energy estimates are based on the Ofgem price cap, which is set nationally. Regional variation is small; we show the same headline figure across regions for transparency.
Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q4 2026
Water comparison
| Measure | Brighton and Hove | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £720 | £813 |
| Monthly | £60 | £68 |
| Water company | Southern Water | South West Water |
Water in Bristol costs about £93/year more than in Brighton and Hove.
Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27
Water company boundaries don't always align cleanly with local authority boundaries; the company shown here is the most common provider in each area.
Climate comparison
Brighton and Hove gets around 13mm less rainfall per year and 125 more hours of sunshine than Bristol.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Brighton and Hove has a lower crime rate than Bristol, with 997 vs 1,308 recorded crimes per 10,000 people.
Source: Home Office / Scottish Government recorded crime
Recording practices vary between police forces. Crime rates reflect reported and recorded crime only.
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