Cost of living · 2026/27
Glasgow: Cost of Living 2026/27
Scotland's largest city. Cheaper than Edinburgh for rent (around 18% less for a typical 2-bed), though its 2026/27 Band D (£1,706) is now slightly above Edinburgh's (£1,626). Median pay a little below Edinburgh.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £1,100/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £1,706/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £41,444
- Population
- 635,000
Note. Scottish income tax applies - see Edinburgh notes. Glasgow Band D rose 5.9% in 2026/27; Scottish Water charges are billed on top of the council element shown here. Rent figure is the ONS Greater Glasgow broad rental market area 2-bed average.
Take-home after rent in Glasgow
Monthly take-home for common UK salaries, using Scotland tax rates (our salary calculator), then subtracting typical rent and monthly council tax / rates.
| Gross | Take-home /mo | After rent | After rent + council tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| £41,444 (local median) | £2,773 | £1,673 | £1,531 |
| £50,000 | £3,169 | £2,069 | £1,926 |
| £75,000 | £4,334 | £3,234 | £3,092 |
| £100,000 | £5,438 | £4,338 | £4,196 |
Primary industries in Glasgow
- Financial services
- Shipbuilding legacy
- Healthcare (NHS)
- Higher education
- Creative industries