The cost of living in Birmingham is reflected by an index of 60, with rent index at 38. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Birmingham.
Birmingham has a cost of living index of 60 and a rent index of 38. That makes it mid-to-high cost compared with many UK cities. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 60 |
| Rent index | 38 |
| Groceries index | 57 |
| Restaurant price index | 62 |
| Local purchasing power | 84 |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | £1,050 |
| 1-bed rent outside centre | £850 |
Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Birmingham.
This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Birmingham with other places in the UK.
The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £1,050 per month.
Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.