Cost of living · 2026/27
Bristol: Cost of Living 2026/27
One of the priciest regional English cities. Strong tech + creative economy drove rent up sharply post-2020; council tax also above average. Median pay reflects the skew toward professional roles.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £1,450/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,200/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £36,400
- Population
- 475,000
Take-home after rent in Bristol
Monthly take-home for common UK salaries, using England tax rates (our salary calculator), then subtracting typical rent and monthly council tax / rates.
| Gross | Take-home /mo | After rent | After rent + council tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| £36,400 (local median) | £2,477 | £1,027 | £844 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £1,843 | £1,660 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,055 | £2,871 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,263 | £4,080 |
Primary industries in Bristol
- Aerospace engineering
- Financial services
- Creative industries
- Tech
- Higher education