Cost of Living in Scarborough
Yorkshire and the Humber
Town
North Yorkshire, EnglandPopulation: 52,000
Average House Price
£233.0k
-20% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,290
+1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£927/mo
-23% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,027Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.56/ mo
House Prices in Scarborough
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£232,960
Detached£392,000
Semi-detached£229,600
Terraced£165,760
Flat / Apartment£140,000
House prices in Scarborough have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Scarborough
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,290
Mean£44,084
Median hourly rate£18.78/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,750
Upper quartile (75th)£51,895
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+0.6%
£251 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Scarborough
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Scarborough each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £927 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £169 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £175 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,880 |
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 Scarborough
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.56
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.34
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£175
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Scarborough
- What is the average house price in Scarborough?
- The average house price in Scarborough is £232,960, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £392,000, while flats and apartments average £140,000. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Scarborough?
- The median annual salary in Scarborough is £39,290, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £251 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £26,750 (lower quartile) to £51,895 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Scarborough?
- Average monthly rent in Scarborough is £927 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Scarborough an affordable place to live?
- Scarborough 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 £927, while the median annual salary is £39,290 (approximately £3,274 per month before tax).
- How does Scarborough compare to London?
- The average house price in Scarborough is £232,960, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Scarborough costs around 42% of London prices, making it £318,040 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £927 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Scarborough?
- House prices in Scarborough are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £232,960 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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