🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #76 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Cambridge

4.6% above the United Kingdom average

Ranked #76 of 538 cities · More expensive than 85.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Cambridge

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 1,467/mo ≈ $1,963 GBP 1,288/mo ≈ $1,724 12%
3-Bedroom GBP 2,407/mo ≈ $3,221 GBP 1,964/mo ≈ $2,629 12%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+4.6% Average
Rent
+9.4% Expensive
Groceries
+2.4% Average
Restaurants
+1.8% Average
Purchasing Power
+4.3% Average

Living in Cambridge: What to Expect

Cambridge is average by global standards (ranked #76 of 538 cities). It is 4.6% more expensive than the United Kingdom average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 43,173 gross take home GBP 2,884/month after tax (19.8% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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