Cost of living · 2026/27
Bristol: Cost of Living 2026/27
One of the priciest regional English cities. A strong tech and creative economy has driven rent up sharply; the 2026/27 area Band D is second-highest of the cities in this set. Median pay reflects the skew toward professional roles.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £1,550/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,714/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £43,576
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £43,576 (local median) | £2,908 | £1,358 | £1,132 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £1,743 | £1,517 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £2,955 | £2,729 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,163 | £3,937 |
Primary industries in Bristol
- Aerospace engineering
- Financial services
- Creative industries
- Tech
- Higher education