The cost of living in Nottingham is reflected by an index of 57, with rent index at 35. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Nottingham.
Nottingham has a cost of living index of 57 and a rent index of 35. That makes it more affordable than the priciest UK city markets. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 57 |
| Rent index | 35 |
| Groceries index | 55 |
| Restaurant price index | 60 |
| Local purchasing power | 82 |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | £950 |
| 1-bed rent outside centre | £750 |
Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Nottingham.
This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Nottingham with other places in the UK.
The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £950 per month.
Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.