Should I move to Southampton?

Southampton, United Kingdom has a cost of living 29.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 70.2). It is ranked #117 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 123.2 vs NYC = 100). Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 43,296 gross take home approximately GBP 2,891/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Southampton?

The cost of living in Southampton is 29.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 70.2). Groceries are 36.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 17.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately GBP 711 per month. Local purchasing power index is 123.2 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, a gross salary of GBP 43,296 per year results in approximately GBP 2,891 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 19.9%). Use our United Kingdom tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #117 of 538 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Southampton?

29.8% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-29.8%

vs NYC

GBP 711

Affitto stimato a

GBP 2,891

Stipendio netto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Southampton?

Esempio: GBP 43,296 lordo/anno in United Kingdom → GBP 2,891/mese netto dopo le tasse (19.9% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo United Kingdom → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Southampton

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

70.2 Moderate

Affitto

32.0 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

63.3 Moderate

Ristoranti

82.7 Above average

Potere d'Acquisto

123.2 Very strong

Affitto stimato a Southampton

1 camera — Centro città GBP 711/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro GBP 533/mo

3 camere — Centro città GBP 1,238/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in United Kingdom

GBP 43,296 → GBP 2,891/Stipendio netto (19.9% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo United Kingdom →

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Inserisci il tuo stipendio e la tua città attuale. Ottieni lo stipendio netto esatto a Southampton — in pochi secondi.

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