Cost of living · 2026/27
Exeter: Cost of Living 2026/27
Compact cathedral city, home to the Met Office and a large university. The cost mix is stretched: a typical 2-bed averages around £1,125/month - the same as Portsmouth - but median workplace pay (£684/week) is among the lowest in this set.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £1,125/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,495/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £35,568
- Population
- 138,000
Take-home after rent in Exeter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £35,568 (local median) | £2,427 | £1,302 | £1,094 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,168 | £1,960 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,380 | £3,172 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,588 | £4,380 |
Primary industries in Exeter
- Higher education (University of Exeter)
- Met Office
- Healthcare
- Professional services
- Tourism