Cost of living · 2026/27
Norwich: Cost of Living 2026/27
East Anglia's regional centre with a long-standing insurance industry. Rent is moderate (about £975/month for a typical 2-bed - level with Leeds) but median pay (£698/week) sits below the UK-wide median, and the 2026/27 area Band D (£2,503) is on the higher side.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £975/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,503/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £36,296
- Population
- 147,000
Take-home after rent in Norwich
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £36,296 (local median) | £2,471 | £1,496 | £1,287 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,318 | £2,110 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,530 | £3,321 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,738 | £4,530 |
Primary industries in Norwich
- Insurance and finance (Aviva)
- Higher education (UEA)
- Healthcare
- Food manufacturing
- Creative industries