Cost of Living in Sheffield
Yorkshire and the Humber
City
South Yorkshire, EnglandPopulation: 556,000
Average House Price
£185.1k
-36% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£34,517
-12% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£782/mo
-35% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,006Band D / yr
Energy£142/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.58/ mo
House Prices in Sheffield
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£185,120
Detached£311,500
Semi-detached£182,450
Terraced£131,720
Flat / Apartment£111,250
House prices in Sheffield have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Sheffield
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£34,517
Mean£38,728
Median hourly rate£16.50/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,500
Upper quartile (75th)£45,590
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-11.6%
£4,522 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Sheffield
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Sheffield each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £782 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £167 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £142 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £169 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £248 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,718 |
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 Sheffield
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.58
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£169
Compare Sheffield with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Sheffield
- What is the average house price in Sheffield?
- The average house price in Sheffield is £185,120, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £311,500, while flats and apartments average £111,250. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Sheffield?
- The median annual salary in Sheffield is £34,517, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,522 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,500 (lower quartile) to £45,590 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Sheffield?
- Average monthly rent in Sheffield is £782 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Sheffield an affordable place to live?
- Sheffield is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £782, while the median annual salary is £34,517 (approximately £2,876 per month before tax).
- How does Sheffield compare to London?
- The average house price in Sheffield is £185,120, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Sheffield costs around 34% of London prices, making it £365,880 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £782 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Sheffield?
- House prices in Sheffield are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £185,120 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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