Cost of Living in York
Yorkshire and the Humber
City
Population: 211,000
Average House Price
£183.0k
-37% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£34,150
-13% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£876/mo
-27% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,236Band D / yr
Energy£150/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£64.92/ mo
House Prices in York
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£183,040
Detached£308,000
Semi-detached£180,400
Terraced£130,240
Flat / Apartment£110,000
House prices in York have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in York
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£34,150
Mean£38,316
Median hourly rate£16.32/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,250
Upper quartile (75th)£45,105
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-12.5%
£4,889 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in York
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in York each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £876 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £186 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £168 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £256 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £136 |
| Estimated Total | £1,843 |
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 York
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£64.92
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.29
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£168
Compare York with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in York
- What is the average house price in York?
- The average house price in York is £183,040, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £308,000, while flats and apartments average £110,000. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in York?
- The median annual salary in York is £34,150, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,889 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,250 (lower quartile) to £45,105 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in York?
- Average monthly rent in York is £876 per month. Rents have increased by +7.8% over the past year.
- Is York an affordable place to live?
- York 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 £876, while the median annual salary is £34,150 (approximately £2,846 per month before tax).
- How does York compare to London?
- The average house price in York is £183,040, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in York costs around 33% of London prices, making it £367,960 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £876 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in York?
- House prices in York are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £183,040 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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