The cost of living in Cambridge is reflected by an index of 72, with rent index at 62. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Cambridge.
Cambridge has a cost of living index of 72 and a rent index of 62. That makes it one of the more expensive places in this starter dataset. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 72 |
| Rent index | 62 |
| Groceries index | 67 |
| Restaurant price index | 73 |
| Local purchasing power | 88 |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | £1,600 |
| 1-bed rent outside centre | £1,300 |
Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Cambridge.
This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Cambridge with other places in the UK.
The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £1,600 per month.
Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.