Bristol vs Plymouth
Renting in Bristol costs £879/month more than Plymouth.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Plymouth is £879/month cheaper than Bristol - that's £10,548/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Bristol earn £5,059/year more than those in Plymouth.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in Bristol are £126,250 (57%) higher than in Plymouth.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Bristol have risen by 56.7%, compared to 36.9% in Plymouth.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £272/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Bristol than in Plymouth.
| Band | Bristol | Plymouth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,809 | £1,628 | Bristol +£181/yr |
| Band B | £2,111 | £1,899 | Bristol +£212/yr |
| Band C | £2,412 | £2,171 | Bristol +£241/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,714 | £2,442 | Bristol +£272/yr |
| Band E | £3,317 | £2,984 | Bristol +£333/yr |
| Band F | £3,920 | £3,527 | Bristol +£393/yr |
| Band G | £4,523 | £4,070 | Bristol +£453/yr |
| Band H | £5,427 | £4,884 | Bristol +£543/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 | Bristol | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | South West | 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 | Bristol | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £813 | £813 |
| Monthly | £68 | £68 |
| Water company | South West Water | South West Water |
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
Bristol gets around 280mm less rainfall per year and 5 more hours of sunshine than Plymouth.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Bristol has a higher crime rate than Plymouth, with 1,308 vs 934 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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