Cost of Living in Harrogate
Yorkshire and the Humber
Town
North Yorkshire, EnglandPopulation: 77,000
Average House Price
£178.9k
-38% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,087
-5% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£808/mo
-33% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,236Band D / yr
Energy£150/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£63.59/ mo
House Prices in Harrogate
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£178,880
Detached£301,000
Semi-detached£176,300
Terraced£127,280
Flat / Apartment£107,500
House prices in Harrogate have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Harrogate
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,087
Mean£41,612
Median hourly rate£17.73/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,250
Upper quartile (75th)£48,985
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-5.0%
£1,952 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Harrogate
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Harrogate each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £808 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £186 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £164 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £256 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £134 |
| Estimated Total | £1,767 |
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 Harrogate
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£63.59
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.26
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£164
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Harrogate
- What is the average house price in Harrogate?
- The average house price in Harrogate is £178,880, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £301,000, while flats and apartments average £107,500. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Harrogate?
- The median annual salary in Harrogate is £37,087, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,952 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,250 (lower quartile) to £48,985 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Harrogate?
- Average monthly rent in Harrogate is £808 per month. Rents have increased by +7.8% over the past year.
- Is Harrogate an affordable place to live?
- Harrogate 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 £808, while the median annual salary is £37,087 (approximately £3,091 per month before tax).
- How does Harrogate compare to London?
- The average house price in Harrogate is £178,880, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Harrogate costs around 32% of London prices, making it £372,120 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £808 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Harrogate?
- House prices in Harrogate are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £178,880 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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