Cost of Living in Southampton
South East
City
Hampshire, EnglandPopulation: 252,000
Average House Price
£375.2k
+29% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,803
-1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,458/mo
+22% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,141Band D / yr
Energy£145/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£78.41/ mo
House Prices in Southampton
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£375,210
Detached£584,100
Semi-detached£371,250
Terraced£311,850
Flat / Apartment£232,650
House prices in Southampton have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Southampton
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,803
Mean£43,992
Median hourly rate£18.66/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,508
Upper quartile (75th)£52,170
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-0.6%
£236 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Southampton
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Southampton each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,458 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £178 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £145 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £203 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £297 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £165 |
| Estimated Total | £2,517 |
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 Southampton
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£78.41
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.56
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£203
Compare Southampton with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Southampton
- What is the average house price in Southampton?
- The average house price in Southampton is £375,210, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £584,100, while flats and apartments average £232,650. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Southampton?
- The median annual salary in Southampton is £38,803, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £236 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,508 (lower quartile) to £52,170 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Southampton?
- Average monthly rent in Southampton is £1,458 per month. Rents have increased by +2.5% over the past year.
- Is Southampton an affordable place to live?
- Southampton is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 45% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,458, while the median annual salary is £38,803 (approximately £3,234 per month before tax).
- How does Southampton compare to London?
- The average house price in Southampton is £375,210, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Southampton costs around 68% of London prices, making it £175,790 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,458 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Southampton?
- House prices in Southampton are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £375,210 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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