Cost of living in Nottingham — is your salary enough?
Nottingham median rent is around £800/month, affordable for a midlands city with a large university and professional base. Nottingham earners at mid-income levels typically save above the UK benchmark thanks to low housing costs.
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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.
Frequently asked questions — Living in Nottingham
How much does it cost to live in Nottingham?+
Core monthly costs in Nottingham run about £1,750 — roughly £800 for rent and £950 for other living expenses (food, transport, utilities, basics). Nottingham median rent is around £800/month, affordable for a midlands city with a large university and professional base.
What is the median rent in Nottingham?+
The median rent in Nottingham is around £800 per month. Nottingham is classified as a moderate cost cost-of-living city in United Kingdom.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Nottingham?+
Using the 70%-rule (core costs ≤ 70% of gross), you need roughly £30,000 per year before tax to live comfortably in Nottingham. That leaves room to hit the 16% savings benchmark for United Kingdom.
Is Nottingham expensive compared to the rest of United Kingdom?+
Nottingham sits in the moderate cost tier within United Kingdom. Nottingham earners at mid-income levels typically save above the UK benchmark thanks to low housing costs.
How much of your income should rent take in Nottingham?+
The standard rule is no more than 30% of gross income on rent. At £800/month in Nottingham, that means a gross income of at least £32,000 per year to stay under the 30% threshold.
Can you still save money living in Nottingham?+
Yes — the United Kingdom benchmark for mid-income earners is 16% of gross income. In a moderate cost city like Nottingham, hitting that rate is comfortably achievable for most mid-income households.
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