Is Cambridge more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne?

Cambridge is 8.1% more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne overall. Rent is 64.7% higher, groceries 5.2% more expensive, and restaurants 1.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Newcastle upon Tyne or Cambridge?

Newcastle upon Tyne has a purchasing power index of 133.8 while Cambridge has 131.6 (NYC = 100). Newcastle upon Tyne offers better purchasing power.

Lebenshaltungskostenvergleich · 2026

🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne vs 🇬🇧 Cambridge

2026

Cambridge ist 8.1% teurer

Kategorie	🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne	🇬🇧 Cambridge	Unterschied
Lebenshaltungskosten	70.1	75.8	+8.1%
Miete	26.9	44.3	+64.7%
Lebensmittel	66.7	70.2	+5.2%
Restaurants	76.6	77.6	+1.3%
Kaufkraft	133.8	131.6	-1.6%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.