Scotland
Town
Pop. 46,000Cost of Living in Ayr
South Ayrshire, Scotland
Average House Price
£166.2k
+43%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,260
+5%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£919/mo
+23%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£1,564
Band D / yr
Energy
£153
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£34.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£67.74
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Ayr
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£166,170
Detached£269,700
Semi-detached£165,300
Terraced£134,850
Flat / Apartment£100,050
House prices in Ayr have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Ayr
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,260
Mean£41,860
Median hourly rate£17.94/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,484
Upper quartile (75th)£49,220
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+4.6%£1,779 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Ayr
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Ayr each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £919 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £130 |
| Utilities | Energy | £153 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £175 |
| Food | Groceries | £257 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,845 |
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 Ayr
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.74
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.35
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£175
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Ayr
- What is the average house price in Ayr?
- The average house price in Ayr is £166,170, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £269,700, while flats and apartments average £100,050. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Ayr?
- The median annual salary in Ayr is £37,260, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,779 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,484 (lower quartile) to £49,220 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Ayr?
- Average monthly rent in Ayr is £919 per month. Rents have increased by +2.6% over the past year.
- Is Ayr an affordable place to live?
- Ayr is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 30% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £919, while the median annual salary is £37,260 (approximately £3,105 per month before tax).
- How does Ayr compare to London?
- The average house price in Ayr is £166,170, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Ayr costs around 30% of London prices, making it £384,830 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £919 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Ayr?
- House prices in Ayr are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £166,170 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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