Cost of Living in Inverness
Scotland
City
Highland, ScotlandPopulation: 63,000
Average House Price
£213.9k
-26% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,285
+1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£929/mo
-23% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,579Band D / yr
Energy£153/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.24/ mo
House Prices in Inverness
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£213,920
Detached£347,200
Semi-detached£212,800
Terraced£173,600
Flat / Apartment£128,800
House prices in Inverness have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Inverness
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,285
Mean£44,135
Median hourly rate£18.91/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,869
Upper quartile (75th)£51,895
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+0.6%
£246 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Inverness
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Inverness each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £929 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £132 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £153 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £184 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £259 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £150 |
| Estimated Total | £1,881 |
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 Inverness
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.24
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.41
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£184
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Inverness
- What is the average house price in Inverness?
- The average house price in Inverness is £213,920, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £347,200, while flats and apartments average £128,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Inverness?
- The median annual salary in Inverness is £39,285, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £246 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £26,869 (lower quartile) to £51,895 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Inverness?
- Average monthly rent in Inverness is £929 per month. Rents have increased by +3.6% over the past year.
- Is Inverness an affordable place to live?
- Inverness is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £929, while the median annual salary is £39,285 (approximately £3,274 per month before tax).
- How does Inverness compare to London?
- The average house price in Inverness is £213,920, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Inverness costs around 39% of London prices, making it £337,080 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £929 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Inverness?
- House prices in Inverness are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £213,920 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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