Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Reading vs ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Southampton

Southampton is 3.2% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Reading ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Southampton Difference
Cost of Living 56.0 54.2 -3.2%
Rent 38.2 32.2 -15.7%
Groceries 62.5 64.4 +3.0%
Restaurants 86.9 86.9 0.0%
Purchasing Power 118.8 119.7 +0.8%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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