Brighton and Hove vs London
Renting in London costs £340/month more than Brighton and Hove.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Brighton and Hove is £340/month cheaper than London - that's £4,080/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of London earn £6,844/year more than those in Brighton and Hove.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in London are £160,840 (39%) higher than in Brighton and Hove.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Brighton and Hove have risen by 35.2%, compared to 19.4% in London.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £491/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Brighton and Hove than in London.
| Band | Brighton and Hove | London | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,720 | £1,393 | Brighton and Hove +£327/yr |
| Band B | £2,007 | £1,626 | Brighton and Hove +£381/yr |
| Band C | £2,294 | £1,858 | Brighton and Hove +£436/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,581 | £2,090 | Brighton and Hove +£491/yr |
| Band E | £3,154 | £2,555 | Brighton and Hove +£599/yr |
| Band F | £3,727 | £3,019 | Brighton and Hove +£708/yr |
| Band G | £4,301 | £3,483 | Brighton and Hove +£818/yr |
| Band H | £5,161 | £4,180 | Brighton and Hove +£981/yr |
Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government
Band D is used as the standard benchmark for comparing council tax across areas. Other bands are set as fixed proportions of the Band D amount.
Energy comparison
| Measure | Brighton and Hove | London |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | South East | London |
Energy estimates are based on the Ofgem price cap, which is set nationally. Regional variation is small; we show the same headline figure across regions for transparency.
Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q4 2026
Water comparison
| Measure | Brighton and Hove | London |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £720 | £666 |
| Monthly | £60 | £56 |
| Water company | Southern Water | Thames Water |
Water in Brighton and Hove costs about £54/year more than in London.
Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27
Water company boundaries don't always align cleanly with local authority boundaries; the company shown here is the most common provider in each area.
Crime comparison
Crime data is not available for London.
Source: Home Office / Scottish Government recorded crime
Recording practices vary between police forces. Crime rates reflect reported and recorded crime only.
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