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Bristol, Rhode Island retirement guide

Rhode Island

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Bristol: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,85658
Healthcare
Poor51
Safety
2.8 / 5 · Fair54
Climate
3.1 / 5 · Good31
Bristol, Rhode Island local scene.

Is Bristol a good place to retire?

Bristol can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.6 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,884

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,922

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Housing
$1,543
Utilities
$93
Food
$523
Transportation
$763

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,214

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,096

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

3

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Very Good

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit2.8 / 5 · Good

Safety

estimated

2.8 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.1 / 5 · Good

Summer Heat

estimated

4.7 / 5 · Excellent

Winter Comfort

estimated

1.5 / 5 · Poor

Air Quality

estimated

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Walkability

city

2 / 5 · Moderate

Age 50+

city

42.9% · Strong 50+ presence

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation