Cost of living · 2026/27
Leicester: Cost of Living 2026/27
One of the UK's most diverse cities. Pay and rent on the lower side among the 15 largest — overall cost-of-living sits among the cheapest options for a major urban area.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £900/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,100/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £30,940
- Population
- 369,000
Take-home after rent in Leicester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £30,940 (local median) | £2,150 | £1,250 | £1,075 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,393 | £2,218 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,605 | £3,430 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,813 | £4,638 |
Primary industries in Leicester
- Textiles and garment manufacturing
- Higher education
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Public sector