Cost of living · 2026/27
Portsmouth: Cost of Living 2026/27
Dense island city and home of the Royal Navy. A typical 2-bed (around £1,125/month) rents slightly above neighbouring Southampton while median pay is a touch lower, but its 2026/27 area Band D (£2,292) is among the lower rates of the English cities in this set.
At a glance
- Typical 2-bed rent
- £1,125/mo
- Council Tax Band D
- £2,292/yr
- Median annual pay (FT)
- £39,728
- Population
- 214,000
Take-home after rent in Portsmouth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £39,728 (local median) | £2,677 | £1,552 | £1,361 |
| £50,000 | £3,293 | £2,168 | £1,977 |
| £75,000 | £4,505 | £3,380 | £3,189 |
| £100,000 | £5,713 | £4,588 | £4,397 |
Primary industries in Portsmouth
- Defence and naval (HMNB Portsmouth, BAE Systems)
- Maritime and ferries
- Higher education
- Tourism
- Public sector