Sheffield

City of steel heritage transitioning to tech and creative industries. Very affordable housing with improving economy and quality of life.

England - Yorkshire🇬🇧

1-Bed Rent

£725

per month

Median Salary

£30,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No ✗

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

£545

1-Bedroom

£725

Shared 2-Bed

£400

Coliving

£475

Shared House

£330

Monthly Budget (on £1,960 take-home)

Income£1,960
Needs (housing, food, transport)£1,130(58%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)£295(15%)
Savings£196(10%)
Remaining£339

Most Affordable Areas

  • Handsworth
  • Attercliffe
  • Crookes

Most Expensive Areas

  • City Centre
  • Ranmoor
  • Ecclesall

About Sheffield

  • Very affordable housing
  • Historic industrial heritage
  • Growing tech sector
  • Surrounded by countryside

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

£215

Dining Out

£125

Subscriptions

£35

Entertainment

£85

Personal Care

£50

Public Transport

£70

Similar Cities

Leeds

£850/mo

Nottingham

£725/mo

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