Sunderland

Port city on the North East coast. Very affordable housing with regeneration investment and improving economy.

England - North East🇬🇧

1-Bed Rent

£700

per month

Median Salary

£27,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No ✗

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

£525

1-Bedroom

£700

Shared 2-Bed

£385

Coliving

£455

Shared House

£315

Monthly Budget (on £1,780 take-home)

Income£1,780
Needs (housing, food, transport)£1,082(61%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)£253(14%)
Savings£178(10%)
Remaining£267

Most Affordable Areas

  • Pennywell
  • Grindon
  • Southwick

Most Expensive Areas

  • Sunderland City Centre
  • Fulwell
  • Roker

About Sunderland

  • Very affordable housing
  • Port city regeneration
  • Quick Newcastle access
  • Improving job market

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

£200

Dining Out

£110

Subscriptions

£30

Entertainment

£70

Personal Care

£43

Public Transport

£62

Similar Cities

Newcastle upon Tyne

£750/mo

Kingston upon Hull

£680/mo

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