Cost of Living in Taunton
South West
Town
Somerset, EnglandPopulation: 69,000
Average House Price
£295.0k
+2% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,126
-10% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,177/mo
-2% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,147Band D / yr
Energy£141/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.97/ mo
House Prices in Taunton
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£294,980
Detached£445,900
Semi-detached£284,200
Terraced£245,000
Flat / Apartment£191,100
House prices in Taunton have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Taunton
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,126
Mean£39,525
Median hourly rate£16.88/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,994
Upper quartile (75th)£46,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-10.0%
£3,913 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Taunton
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Taunton each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,177 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £179 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £141 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £186 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £273 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £151 |
| Estimated Total | £2,176 |
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 Taunton
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.97
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.43
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£186
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Taunton
- What is the average house price in Taunton?
- The average house price in Taunton is £294,980, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £445,900, while flats and apartments average £191,100. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Taunton?
- The median annual salary in Taunton is £35,126, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,913 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,994 (lower quartile) to £46,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Taunton?
- Average monthly rent in Taunton is £1,177 per month. Rents have increased by +6.2% over the past year.
- Is Taunton an affordable place to live?
- Taunton is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 40% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,177, while the median annual salary is £35,126 (approximately £2,927 per month before tax).
- How does Taunton compare to London?
- The average house price in Taunton is £294,980, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Taunton costs around 54% of London prices, making it £256,020 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,177 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Taunton?
- House prices in Taunton are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £294,980 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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