Edinburgh vs Bristol
Renting in Bristol costs £468/month more than Edinburgh.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Edinburgh is £468/month cheaper than Bristol - that's £5,616/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Edinburgh earn £3,329/year more than those in Bristol.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House price data is not currently available for Edinburgh.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £1,088/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Bristol than in Edinburgh.
| Band | Edinburgh | Bristol | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,084 | £1,809 | Bristol +£725/yr |
| Band B | £1,265 | £2,111 | Bristol +£846/yr |
| Band C | £1,445 | £2,412 | Bristol +£967/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £1,626 | £2,714 | Bristol +£1,088/yr |
| Band E | £2,136 | £3,317 | Bristol +£1,181/yr |
| Band F | £2,642 | £3,920 | Bristol +£1,278/yr |
| Band G | £3,184 | £4,523 | Bristol +£1,339/yr |
| Band H | £3,984 | £5,427 | Bristol +£1,443/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 | Edinburgh | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | South Scotland | 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 | Edinburgh | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £652 | £813 |
| Monthly | £54 | £68 |
| Water company | Scottish Water | South West Water |
Water in Bristol costs about £161/year more than in Edinburgh.
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
Edinburgh gets around 53mm less rainfall per year and 225 fewer hours of sunshine than Bristol.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Edinburgh has a lower crime rate than Bristol, with 744 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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