Average household costs and budgeting tips for major UK cities — using ONS regional spending data to give context for your local budget.
Regional figures only. Always budget from your own income and costs.
West Midlands · pop. 1.1 million
Weekly spend
£490
2-bed rent
£1,100/mo
West Midlands · pop. 371,000
Weekly spend
£490
2-bed rent
£950/mo
West Midlands · pop. 254,000
Weekly spend
£490
2-bed rent
£800/mo
West Midlands · pop. 246,000
Weekly spend
£490
2-bed rent
£700/mo
West Yorkshire · pop. 790,000
Weekly spend
£470
2-bed rent
£1,050/mo
South Yorkshire · pop. 556,000
Weekly spend
£470
2-bed rent
£850/mo
East Riding of Yorkshire · pop. 259,000
Weekly spend
£470
2-bed rent
£700/mo
West Yorkshire · pop. 535,000
Weekly spend
£470
2-bed rent
£750/mo
Regional averages are useful context — but your actual budget should be built from your own income and costs. Ask Fin helps you do exactly that, wherever you live.
Compare your spending with your region →General guidance only — not regulated financial advice.