Can you afford London?
Europe’s deepest job market and best transit, at rents that consume roughly half a median take-home salary.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,880 | $4,050 | -$170 | 33 | not viable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $5,953 | $4,050 | $1,902 | 88 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $7,953 | $5,018 | $2,934 | 95 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $9,900 | $10,261 | -$361 | 35 | not viable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in London?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $89,000 gross a year in London.
Can a family of four live in London on $180,000?
You would be short 361 USD every month at this lifestyle level.
Is $100,000 a good salary in London?
1,902 USD a month left over — 32% of take-home pay. Housing takes 44% of it. That scores 88/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".