Bristol vs London

Cost of living, weather and lifestyle comparison.

Cheaper: Bristol
Better Weather: London
Lifestyle: Tie
Overall: Bristol

Cost of Living

Bristol London
Average Rent £1888.00 £2286.00
Average Salary £3453.00 £4641.00

Living costs are broadly similar between both cities.

Weather

Bristol London
Sunshine Hours 1378 1533
Rainfall 1153mm 604mm

London enjoys noticeably more sunshine throughout the year.

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Lifestyle & Location

Both cities offer similar lifestyle characteristics.

Bristol
  • Within close distance of a major airport (transport)
  • Close to parks, countryside or national parks (environment)
  • Active nightlife and entertainment scene (lifestyle)
London
  • Within close distance of a major airport (transport)
  • Good rail connectivity to major cities (transport)
  • Above average salaries (economic)
  • Major UK city (size)

Location

Bristol
London

Who Should Choose Each?

Choose Bristol if:
  • Lower cost of living
Choose London if:
  • Better weather
Bristol
London

Final Verdict

Bristol comes out ahead overall.

Bristol has the edge, with affordability being the key deciding factor.