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London vs Miami

London runs about 22% cheaper than Miami for this household, a difference of 877 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Taken at PortMiami on March 11, 2024.
Miami
$4,927/month · United States
Kiran891 · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Miami monthly
$4,927
Index 77 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+22%
Miami relative to London
Rent gap
$144
Miami costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonMiami
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Miami $2,744. Cheaper in London.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Miami $849. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Miami $195. Cheaper in Miami.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Miami $250. Cheaper in Miami.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Miami $547. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Miami $181. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Miami $162. Cheaper in London.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonMiami
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD✓4,927 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)63✓77
Housing2,600 USD✓2,744 USD
Utilities267 USD250 USD✓
Food617 USD✓849 USD
Transport282 USD195 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓547 USD
Lifestyle169 USD✓181 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,575 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%21.1%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD✓1,648 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD3,900 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD✓2,744 USD
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD✓5,286 USD
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD8,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓50/100
Healthcare84/100✓76/100
Air quality60/10068/100✓
Public transport92/100✓48/100
Walkability90/100✓62/100
English proficiency100/100✓88/100
Nightlife94/100✓90/100
Family friendliness72/100✓62/100
Median broadband90 Mbps250 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓25°C
Summer high23°C✓32°C
Winter low3°C15°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,900 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1570 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min15 min✓
CurrencyGBPUSD
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/New_York

London runs about 22% cheaper than Miami for this household, a difference of 877 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Miami cheaper?

London runs about 22% cheaper than Miami for this household, a difference of 877 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Miami compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,575 in Miami, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Miami?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Miami scores 50 and 76. London averages 12°C against 25°C in Miami.