London vs Bristol
Renting in London costs £265/month more than Bristol.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Bristol is £265/month cheaper than London - that's £3,180/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of London earn £6,299/year more than those in Bristol.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in London are £227,090 (65%) higher than in Bristol.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in London have risen by 19.4%, compared to 56.7% in Bristol.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £624/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Bristol than in London.
| Band | London | Bristol | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,393 | £1,809 | Bristol +£416/yr |
| Band B | £1,626 | £2,111 | Bristol +£485/yr |
| Band C | £1,858 | £2,412 | Bristol +£554/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,090 | £2,714 | Bristol +£624/yr |
| Band E | £2,555 | £3,317 | Bristol +£762/yr |
| Band F | £3,019 | £3,920 | Bristol +£901/yr |
| Band G | £3,483 | £4,523 | Bristol +£1,040/yr |
| Band H | £4,180 | £5,427 | Bristol +£1,247/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 | London | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | London | 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 | London | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £666 | £813 |
| Monthly | £56 | £68 |
| Water company | Thames Water | South West Water |
Water in Bristol costs about £147/year more than in London.
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.
Crime comparison
Crime data is not available for London.
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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