Cost of Living in Stafford
West Midlands
Town
Staffordshire, EnglandPopulation: 69,000
Average House Price
£260.8k
-10% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£34,298
-12% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£892/mo
-26% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,944Band D / yr
Energy£139/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.66/ mo
House Prices in Stafford
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£260,760
Detached£429,300
Semi-detached£259,700
Terraced£196,100
Flat / Apartment£153,700
House prices in Stafford have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Stafford
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£34,298
Mean£38,493
Median hourly rate£16.33/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,296
Upper quartile (75th)£45,045
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-12.1%
£4,741 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Stafford
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Stafford each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £892 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £162 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £139 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £170 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £249 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,816 |
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 Stafford
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.66
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£170
Compare Stafford with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Stafford
- What is the average house price in Stafford?
- The average house price in Stafford is £260,760, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £429,300, while flats and apartments average £153,700. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Stafford?
- The median annual salary in Stafford is £34,298, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,741 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,296 (lower quartile) to £45,045 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Stafford?
- Average monthly rent in Stafford is £892 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Stafford an affordable place to live?
- Stafford can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 31% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £892, while the median annual salary is £34,298 (approximately £2,858 per month before tax).
- How does Stafford compare to London?
- The average house price in Stafford is £260,760, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Stafford costs around 47% of London prices, making it £290,240 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £892 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Stafford?
- House prices in Stafford are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £260,760 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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