Cost of living · 2026/27
Newcastle upon Tyne: Cost of Living 2026/27
Cheapest median rents of the major English cities. Pay lower too — the North East has historically the UK's lowest median weekly pay. Overall cost-of-living lean depends on rent dominance.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £900/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,050/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £31,980
- Population
- 303,000
Take-home after rent in Newcastle upon Tyne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £31,980 (local median) | £2,212 | £1,312 | £1,141 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,393 | £2,222 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,605 | £3,434 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,813 | £4,642 |
Primary industries in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Healthcare (NHS)
- Higher education
- Digital/Tech
- Public sector
- Tourism