How much does it cost to live in Leeds?

Typical monthly costs in Leeds are approximately £900 in rent and £1,000 in other expenses, totalling around £1,900/month.

How much should I save in Leeds?

Based on ONS Living Costs & Food Survey FYE2024, people at mid-range incomes in United Kingdom typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a moderate cost city like Leeds, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Leeds · GBP · moderate cost city

Cost of living in Leeds — is your salary enough?

Leeds median rent is £900/month, offering strong affordability relative to income for mid-career professionals. Leeds consistently ranks among the UK's best cities for income-to-expense ratios at mid-income levels.

Rent in Leeds

Budget£700 – £800/mo

Typical£900 – £1,050/mo

Premium£1,200+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~£1,000/mo

Total typical monthly spend~£1,900/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Leeds costs (£900 rent)

£25,000 – £35,000→ saving 2.6%

Under-Saving

£35,000 – £50,000→ saving 31.2%

Ahead

£50,000 – £70,000→ saving 44.9%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Leeds

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Annual income (gross)£42,500

£10,000£155,000£300,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage£900/mo

£0£4,000£8,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

£1,400/mo

£0£3,000£6,000+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from ONS Living Costs & Food Survey FYE2024. Figures in GBP.

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