Cost of living · 2026/27
Nottingham: Cost of Living 2026/27
Notably the highest Council Tax Band D of any major UK city — Nottingham City Council has been under financial pressure and a Section 114 notice may be pending. Rent is otherwise modest.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £925/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,410/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £31,720
- Population
- 334,000
Note. Nottingham City Council finances are among the most stretched in England; the Band D precept here is ~20% higher than neighbouring Broxtowe or Rushcliffe.
Take-home after rent in Nottingham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £31,720 (local median) | £2,197 | £1,272 | £1,071 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,368 | £2,167 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,580 | £3,379 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,788 | £4,587 |
Primary industries in Nottingham
- Healthcare (Queen's Medical Centre)
- Higher education
- Retail
- Public sector
- Finance (Experian HQ)