London
City
Pop. 9,400,000Cost of Living in London
Average House Price
£611.6k
+111%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£52,523
+35%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£2,163/mo
+80%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£1,982
Band D / yr
Energy
£152
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£38.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£90.90
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in London
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£611,610
Detached£1,132,200
Semi-detached£721,500
Terraced£627,150
Flat / Apartment£488,400
House prices in London have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in London
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£52,523
Mean£60,632
Median hourly rate£25.81/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£35,828
Upper quartile (75th)£72,610
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+34.5%£13,484 above national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in London
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in London each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £2,163 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £165 |
| Utilities | Energy | £152 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £38.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £235 |
| Food | Groceries | £324 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £191 |
| Estimated Total | £3,303 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport
Transport Costs in London
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£90.90
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.81
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£235
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in London
- What is the average house price in London?
- The average house price in London is £611,610, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £1,132,200, while flats and apartments average £488,400. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in London?
- The median annual salary in London is £52,523, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £13,484 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £35,828 (lower quartile) to £72,610 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in London?
- Average monthly rent in London is £2,163 per month. Rents have decreased by +0.9% over the past year.
- Is London an affordable place to live?
- London is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 49% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £2,163, while the median annual salary is £52,523 (approximately £4,377 per month before tax).
- How does London compare to London?
- The average house price in London is £611,610, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in London is £60,610 more expensive than the London average. Rent is also more affordable, at £2,163 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in London?
- House prices in London are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £611,610 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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