Cost of living · 2026/27
Newcastle upon Tyne: Cost of Living 2026/27
Rent is modest but no longer the cheapest of the big English cities - a typical 2-bed now averages around £1,000. Median pay sits below the UK-wide median, so overall value depends heavily on how much rent dominates your budget.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £1,000/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,542/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £37,232
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £37,232 (local median) | £2,527 | £1,527 | £1,315 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,293 | £2,081 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,505 | £3,293 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,713 | £4,501 |
Primary industries in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Healthcare (NHS)
- Higher education
- Digital/Tech
- Public sector
- Tourism