🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #23 of 546 cities · 2026

Should I Move to London?

10.0% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

Run the calculator below with your actual salary to get a personalised answer.

-10.0%
vs NYC
GBP 1,479
Estimated rent in
GBP 2,838
Net take-home
Strong
Purchasing Power

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

Personalised Answer

Compare your salary — move to London?

Example: GBP 42,410 gross/year in United Kingdom → GBP 2,838/month net after tax (19.7% effective rate). Full United Kingdom tax breakdown → →

The numbers

Cost breakdown — London

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
90.0 Above average
Rent
66.9 Moderate
Groceries
75.5 Above average
Restaurants
89.1 Above average
Purchasing Power
98.7 Strong

Estimated rent in London

1-BR — City centre GBP 1,479/mo
1-BR — Outside centre GBP 1,109/mo
3-BR — City centre GBP 2,575/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

Tax reality

United Kingdom take-home pay

GBP 42,410 → GBP 2,838/Net take-home (19.7% effective rate, single filer)

Full United Kingdom tax calculator →

Similar options

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CoL index 78.5
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CoL index 77.3
🇬🇧 Brighton
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CoL index 76.4

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