Wales
City
Pop. 19,000Cost of Living in Bangor
Gwynedd, Wales
Average House Price
£210.7k
+27%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,038
+3%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£834/mo
+31%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£1,945
Band D / yr
Energy
£142
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£35.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£65.62
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Bangor
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£210,700
Detached£338,100
Semi-detached£200,900
Terraced£156,800
Flat / Apartment£122,500
House prices in Bangor have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Bangor
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,038
Mean£42,642
Median hourly rate£18.13/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,853
Upper quartile (75th)£50,161
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+2.6%£1,001 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Bangor
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bangor each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £834 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £162 |
| Utilities | Energy | £142 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £170 |
| Food | Groceries | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,769 |
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 Bangor
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.62
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£170
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Bangor
- What is the average house price in Bangor?
- The average house price in Bangor is £210,700, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £338,100, while flats and apartments average £122,500. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bangor?
- The median annual salary in Bangor is £38,038, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,001 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,853 (lower quartile) to £50,161 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bangor?
- Average monthly rent in Bangor is £834 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Bangor an affordable place to live?
- Bangor is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 26% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £834, while the median annual salary is £38,038 (approximately £3,170 per month before tax).
- How does Bangor compare to London?
- The average house price in Bangor is £210,700, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bangor costs around 38% of London prices, making it £340,300 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £834 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bangor?
- House prices in Bangor are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £210,700 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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