Cost of Living in Dumfries
Scotland
Town
Dumfries and Galloway, ScotlandPopulation: 34,000
Average House Price
£187.2k
-35% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£41,715
+7% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£909/mo
-24% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,426Band D / yr
Energy£146/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£68.44/ mo
House Prices in Dumfries
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£187,180
Detached£303,800
Semi-detached£186,200
Terraced£151,900
Flat / Apartment£112,700
House prices in Dumfries have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Dumfries
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£41,715
Mean£46,865
Median hourly rate£20.09/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£28,531
Upper quartile (75th)£55,105
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+6.9%
£2,676 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Dumfries
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Dumfries each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £909 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £119 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £146 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £177 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £144 |
| Estimated Total | £1,818 |
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 Costs in Dumfries
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£68.44
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.36
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£177
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Dumfries
- What is the average house price in Dumfries?
- The average house price in Dumfries is £187,180, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £303,800, while flats and apartments average £112,700. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Dumfries?
- The median annual salary in Dumfries is £41,715, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,676 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £28,531 (lower quartile) to £55,105 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Dumfries?
- Average monthly rent in Dumfries is £909 per month. Rents have increased by +1.6% over the past year.
- Is Dumfries an affordable place to live?
- Dumfries 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 £909, while the median annual salary is £41,715 (approximately £3,476 per month before tax).
- How does Dumfries compare to London?
- The average house price in Dumfries is £187,180, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Dumfries costs around 34% of London prices, making it £363,820 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £909 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Dumfries?
- House prices in Dumfries are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £187,180 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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