Cost of Living in Sheffield

The cost of living in Sheffield is reflected by an index of 56, with rent index at 34. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Sheffield.

Sheffield has a cost of living index of 56 and a rent index of 34. That makes it more affordable than the priciest UK city markets. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.

Cost of living index
56
Rent index
34
Groceries index
54
Restaurant index
59

Living cost snapshot

MetricValue
Cost of living index56
Rent index34
Groceries index54
Restaurant price index59
Local purchasing power82
1-bed rent in city centre£900
1-bed rent outside centre£720

Salary comparison link

Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Sheffield.

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FAQ

Is Sheffield expensive?

This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Sheffield with other places in the UK.

How much is rent in Sheffield?

The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £900 per month.

Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.