Cost of living · 2026/27
Luton: Cost of Living 2026/27
Airport town with easyJet and TUI both headquartered beside the runway. Fast Thameslink links into central London keep rents relatively high - a typical 2-bed averages around £1,100/month, level with Glasgow and Southampton - against workplace median pay of £758/week.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £1,100/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,440/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £39,416
- Population
- 239,000
Note. Vauxhall built vehicles in Luton from 1905 until Stellantis closed the van plant in March 2025 with around 1,100 job losses, ending 120 years of production. The airport and its head offices now anchor the local economy. Many residents commute to London, which the workplace-based ASHE pay figure does not capture.
Take-home after rent in Luton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £39,416 (local median) | £2,658 | £1,558 | £1,355 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,193 | £1,990 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,405 | £3,201 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,613 | £4,410 |
Primary industries in Luton
- Aviation (London Luton Airport, easyJet and TUI head offices)
- Automotive heritage (Vauxhall)
- Logistics and distribution
- Engineering
- Healthcare