Cost of Living in Kilmarnock
Scotland
Town
East Ayrshire, ScotlandPopulation: 47,000
Average House Price
£164.3k
-43% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,905
+5% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£970/mo
-19% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,518Band D / yr
Energy£150/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.05/ mo
House Prices in Kilmarnock
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£164,260
Detached£266,600
Semi-detached£163,400
Terraced£133,300
Flat / Apartment£98,900
House prices in Kilmarnock have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Kilmarnock
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,905
Mean£45,955
Median hourly rate£19.70/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,977
Upper quartile (75th)£54,035
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+4.8%
£1,866 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Kilmarnock
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Kilmarnock each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £970 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £127 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £173 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £270 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £141 |
| Estimated Total | £1,899 |
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 Kilmarnock
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.05
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.33
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£173
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Kilmarnock
- What is the average house price in Kilmarnock?
- The average house price in Kilmarnock is £164,260, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £266,600, while flats and apartments average £98,900. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Kilmarnock?
- The median annual salary in Kilmarnock is £40,905, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,866 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,977 (lower quartile) to £54,035 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Kilmarnock?
- Average monthly rent in Kilmarnock is £970 per month. Rents have increased by +3.6% over the past year.
- Is Kilmarnock an affordable place to live?
- Kilmarnock 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 £970, while the median annual salary is £40,905 (approximately £3,409 per month before tax).
- How does Kilmarnock compare to London?
- The average house price in Kilmarnock is £164,260, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Kilmarnock costs around 30% of London prices, making it £386,740 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £970 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Kilmarnock?
- House prices in Kilmarnock are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £164,260 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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