Cost of living · 2026/27
Leeds — Cost of Living 2026/27
Major Yorkshire financial centre ("Leeds legal quarter" houses many major law firms). Rent moderate; council tax on the higher side relative to the median pay base.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £1,050/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £1,970/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £34,320
- Population
- 812,000
Take-home after rent in Leeds
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £34,320 (local median) | £2,353 | £1,303 | £1,138 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,243 | £2,079 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,455 | £3,291 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,663 | £4,499 |
Primary industries in Leeds
- Financial services
- Legal services
- Digital/Tech
- Healthcare
- Higher education