What is the cost of living in Milton Keynes?

The cost of living in Milton Keynes is 46.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.4). Groceries are 39.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 24.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately GBP 1,118 per month. Local purchasing power index is 127.2 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, a gross salary of GBP 42,199 per year results in approximately GBP 2,825 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 19.7%). Use our United Kingdom tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #105 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Milton Keynes?

Q: Should I move to Milton Keynes?

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom has a cost of living 46.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.4). It is ranked #105 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 127.2 vs NYC = 100). Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 42,199 gross take home approximately GBP 2,825/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

46.6% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-46.6%

vs NYC

GBP 1,118

1-BR, city centre

GBP 2,825

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: GBP 42,199 gross/year in United Kingdom → GBP 2,825/month net after tax (19.7% effective rate). Full United Kingdom tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Milton Keynes

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

53.4 Expensive

Rent

32.3 Very affordable

Groceries

61.0 Moderate

Restaurants

75.1 Above average

Purchasing Power

127.2 Very strong

Rent in Milton Keynes

1-BR, city centre GBP 1,118/mo

1-BR, outside centre GBP 914/mo

3-BR, city centre GBP 0/mo

Save by going outside centre 18% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

United Kingdom take-home pay

GBP 42,199 → GBP 2,825/Net take-home (19.7% effective rate, single filer)

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Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇬🇧 Southampton

United Kingdom

CoL index 54.2

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🇬🇧 Birmingham

United Kingdom

CoL index 52.3

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🇬🇧 Glasgow

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CoL index 52.0

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