Brighton and Hove vs Southampton
Renting in Brighton and Hove costs £551/month more than Southampton.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Southampton is £551/month cheaper than Brighton and Hove - that's £6,612/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Brighton and Hove earn £599/year more than those in Southampton.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in Brighton and Hove are £155,000 (60%) higher than in Southampton.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Brighton and Hove have risen by 35.2%, compared to 41.3% in Southampton.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £200/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Brighton and Hove than in Southampton.
| Band | Brighton and Hove | Southampton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,720 | £1,588 | Brighton and Hove +£132/yr |
| Band B | £2,007 | £1,852 | Brighton and Hove +£155/yr |
| Band C | £2,294 | £2,117 | Brighton and Hove +£177/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,581 | £2,381 | Brighton and Hove +£200/yr |
| Band E | £3,154 | £2,911 | Brighton and Hove +£243/yr |
| Band F | £3,727 | £3,440 | Brighton and Hove +£287/yr |
| Band G | £4,301 | £3,969 | Brighton and Hove +£332/yr |
| Band H | £5,161 | £4,763 | Brighton and Hove +£398/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 | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | South East | South East |
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 | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £720 | £720 |
| Monthly | £60 | £60 |
| Water company | Southern Water | Southern Water |
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.
Climate comparison
Brighton and Hove and Southampton have similar climate conditions.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Brighton and Hove has a lower crime rate than Southampton, with 997 vs 1,202 recorded crimes per 10,000 people.
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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