🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #155 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Milton Keynes

2.7% below the United Kingdom average

Ranked #155 of 546 cities · More expensive than 71.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Milton Keynes

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 764/mo ≈ $1,021 GBP 573/mo ≈ $766 25%
3-Bedroom GBP 1,331/mo ≈ $1,778 GBP 998/mo ≈ $1,334 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.7% Average
Rent
-0.2% Average
Groceries
-4.6% Average
Restaurants
-5.6% Average
Purchasing Power
-5.3% Average

Living in Milton Keynes: What to Expect

Milton Keynes is average by global standards (ranked #155 of 546 cities). It is 2.7% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 23 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 42,844 gross take home GBP 2,864/month after tax (19.8% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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