🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #142 of 546 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Newcastle upon Tyne?

29.9% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-29.9%
vs NYC
GBP 594
Estimated rent in
GBP 2,838
Net take-home
Very strong
Purchasing Power

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

Personalised Answer

Compare your salary — move to Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 — Newcastle upon Tyne

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
70.1 Moderate
Rent
26.9 Very affordable
Groceries
66.7 Moderate
Restaurants
76.6 Above average
Purchasing Power
133.8 Very strong

Estimated rent in Newcastle upon Tyne

1-BR — City centre GBP 594/mo
1-BR — Outside centre GBP 446/mo
3-BR — City centre GBP 1,035/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

Considering alternatives?

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

🇬🇧 Glasgow
United Kingdom
CoL index 69.8
🇬🇧 Nottingham
United Kingdom
CoL index 69.6
🇬🇧 Liverpool
United Kingdom
CoL index 69.5

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