What is the cost of living in York?

York has a cost of living index of 103 (100 = United Kingdom average). Median monthly rent is £1,000 and median household income is £33,000.

What is the average rent in York?

The median monthly rent in York is £1,000. The median home price is £310,000.

York's rent-to-income ratio is 36.4%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning rent takes a significant portion of household income.

What are the average salaries in York?

Salaries in York vary by occupation. Software Engineers earn a median of £53,560, Registered Nurses earn £36,050, and Teachers earn £30,900.

What is the quality of life in York?

York scores 65/100 on our quality of life index, which factors in affordability, safety (76/100), healthcare (78/100), air quality, green space, and transit access.

York has a safety score of 76/100 with a crime rate of 42.3 per 1,000 residents. It's considered a relatively safe city.

Is York good for digital nomads?

York scores 66/100 for digital nomads, factoring in internet speed (58 Mbps), walkability (80/100), safety, and cost of living. It's a strong choice for remote workers.

What is the weather like in York?

York has summer highs around 20°C (68°F) and winter lows around 3°C (37°F). The city gets 1,336 hours of sunshine per year with 610mm of rainfall and 9 snow days.

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Cost Index

0/ 100

Quality of Life

65/ 100

Median Income

£33,000

Median Rent

£1,000/mo

Safety

76/ 100

12mo Trend

-1pts

Quality of Life Dashboard

Overall QoL

National avg: 61

Safety

Crime: 42.3/1k

Healthcare

Walkability

Nat avg: 72

Digital Nomad

Nat avg: 65

Purchasing Power

32039

Air Quality (AQI)

Green Space

30%

Education

82/100

Climate & Weather

Summer

20°C

68°F

Winter

3°C

37°F

Sunshine

1,336

hrs/year

Rainfall

610

mm/year

Snow Days

days/year

Temperature Range

-20°C0°C20°C40°C

Lifestyle Intelligence

Walk Score80/100

Transit Score42/100

Internet Speed58 Mbps

Avg Commute22 min

Nightlife60/100

Startup Score45/100

1 University

Education score: 82/100

Grocery Basket & Monthly Costs

Milk (1L)

£1.08

Bread

£1.05

Eggs (12)

£2.50

Rice (1kg)

£1.45

Chicken (1kg)

£5.80

Beer (500ml)

£4.60

☕

Coffee

£3.20

🚌

Transit Pass

£55

💪

Gym

£30

🎬

Cinema

£12

Monthly Essentials Total£172

Estimated from 15L milk, 8 loaves, 48 eggs, 4kg rice, 8kg chicken + transit + gym

Cost Breakdown

Housing

+20%vs avg

Food & Groceries

-3%vs avg

Transportation

-5%vs avg

Utilities

-11%vs avg

Healthcare

+3%vs avg

Top Neighborhoods

Shambles£1,100/mo

Medieval heritage

Bishopthorpe Road£950/mo

Trendy & independent

Heworth£850/mo

Quiet residential

Salary Ranges in York

Accountant£39,140

Entry: £28,181Expert: £55,579

Architect£43,260

Entry: £31,147Expert: £61,429

Automotive Technician£28,840

Entry: £20,765Expert: £40,953

Chef£25,750

Entry: £18,540Expert: £36,565

Civil Engineer£41,200

Entry: £29,664Expert: £58,504

Construction Manager£49,440

Entry: £35,597Expert: £70,205

Customer Service Representative£22,660

Entry: £16,315Expert: £32,177

Data Scientist£51,500

Entry: £37,080Expert: £73,130

12-Month Trend

105 · £1,006

104 · £1,004

103 · £1,000

102 · £996

101 · £994

102 · £994

102 · £996

102 · £997

103 · £1,001

104 · £1,004

104 · £1,005

Similar Cities in United Kingdom

Exeter102

South West · £950/mo · QoL 65

Edinburgh105

Scotland · £1,100/mo · QoL 67

Bristol108

South West · £1,100/mo · QoL 62

Manchester98

North West · £950/mo · QoL 58

Southampton110

South East · £1,050/mo · QoL 57

Norwich96

East of England · £850/mo · QoL 63

Other Cities in Yorkshire

Frequently Asked Questions

Affordability Score

Affordable — income vs rent

Digital Nomad Profile

DN Score

Internet

58 Mbps

Commute

22 min

Safety

76/100

Walkability

80/100

Tax Rates

Income Tax20%

National Insurance8%

Council Tax (est.)1.8%

VAT20%

Combined Tax Load

49.8%

Budget Quick Look

Monthly Income (est.)

£2,750

Median Rent

£1,000

After Rent

£1,750

Rent-to-Income

36.4%

Housing

Median Home Price

£310,000

Population

211,000

Startup Ecosystem

Startup Score

Emerging scene

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