How much does it cost to live in Cambridge? Cambridge is among the UK's most expensive cities. Full guide inside.
Cambridge is expensive compared to the UK average. This guide covers rent, transport, food, bills and local salary benchmarks.
Cambridge suffers from severely constrained housing supply. The Cambridge Cluster (Silicon Fen) drives one of the highest median salaries outside London. Fast trains to London King's Cross take approximately 50 minutes.
| Expense | Estimated Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed) | £1,100–£1,600 |
| Utilities (gas, electric, water) | £120–£180 |
| Broadband | £25–£40 |
| Transport | £75–£100 |
| Food and Groceries | £200–£350 |
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Cambridge is expensive. Typical one-bed rents are £1,100–£1,600 per month.
The median salary in Cambridge is approximately £38,000.
Yes. One-bed rents in Cambridge are £1,100–£1,600 versus £1,800–£2,400 in London.