Cost of living · 2026/27
Liverpool: Cost of Living 2026/27
Among the cheapest rents of any major UK city - a typical 2-bed averages well under £1,000. However Liverpool has one of the highest area Band D rates of the major English cities in 2026/27. Median pay is modest.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £825/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,674/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £38,324
- Population
- 496,000
Take-home after rent in Liverpool
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £38,324 (local median) | £2,593 | £1,768 | £1,545 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,468 | £2,245 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,680 | £3,457 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,888 | £4,665 |
Primary industries in Liverpool
- Logistics (Port of Liverpool)
- Tourism
- Higher education
- Healthcare
- Creative industries