The cost of living in Wakefield is reflected by an index of 65, with rent index at 50. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Wakefield.
Wakefield has a cost of living index of 65 and a rent index of 50. 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 | 65 |
| Rent index | 50 |
| Groceries index | 65 |
| Restaurant price index | 70 |
| Local purchasing power | 90 |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | £900 |
| 1-bed rent outside centre | £700 |
Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Wakefield.
This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Wakefield with other places in the UK.
The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £900 per month.
Sources: Estimated for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-01-01. Salary context from Estimated 2025.