What is the cost of living in London?

London has an average cost of living index of 138, which is 39% above the United Kingdom average of 99. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is £1,850, and average median income is £40,300.

What is the cheapest city in London?

London is the most affordable city tracked in London, with a cost index of 138 and median rent of £1,850/month.

Is London affordable to live in?

London's average rent-to-income ratio is 55.1%. Rent in London can be a financial stretch, exceeding 30% of typical incomes.

What is the quality of life in London?

London has an average quality of life score of 57/100. The top-ranked city is London with a score of 57/100, factoring in affordability, safety, healthcare, air quality, green space, and transit.

What is the safest city in London?

London is the safest tracked city in London with a safety score of 58/100 and a crime rate of 95.1 per 1,000 residents. The region average safety score is 58/100.

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1 city tracked

London

Complete region intelligence: affordability, quality of life, safety, climate, and lifestyle metrics across all tracked cities.

All Countries

Best QoL: London (57)

Safest: London (58)

Avg rent: £1,850

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Quality of Life

57/ 100

Avg Income

£40,300

Avg Rent

£1,850/mo

Avg Safety

58/ 100

Region Pop

Region Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

London vs United Kingdom Average

Cost Index

138

+39.4% vs avg

Avg Rent

£1,850

+95.6% vs avg

Avg Income

£40,300

+26.3% vs avg

Cities in London

City	Cost	QoL	Safety	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
London	138	57	58	£1,850	£40,300	8,982,000	55.1%

Lifestyle Overview

Avg Walkability

89/100

Avg Safety

58/100

Avg Internet

72 Mbps

Avg Home Price

£550,000

Average Salaries in London

Software Engineer£71,760

Entry: £51,667Expert: £101,899

Registered Nurse£48,300

Entry: £34,776Expert: £68,586

Teacher£41,400

Entry: £29,808Expert: £58,788

Accountant£52,440

Entry: £37,757Expert: £74,465

Marketing Manager£66,240

Entry: £47,693Expert: £94,061

Housing Market Overview

Avg Home Price

£550,000

Avg Rent-to-Income

55.1%

Home Prices by City

London

£550,000

Explore London

London

£1,850/mo · QoL 57

138

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Rates

Income Tax20%

National Insurance8%

Council Tax (est.)2.8%

VAT20%

Combined Tax Load

50.8%

Cost Index Distribution

London

138

Low

Avg

High

Very High

Rent Comparison

London£1,850

Income Comparison

London£40,300

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