Leeds vs York
Renting in York costs £54/month more than Leeds.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Leeds is £54/month cheaper than York - that's £648/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of York earn £1,282/year more than those in Leeds.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in York are £60,000 (24%) higher than in Leeds.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Leeds have risen by 55.1%, compared to 43.5% in York.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £3/year more in council tax (Band D) living in York than in Leeds.
| Band | Leeds | York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,522 | £1,525 | York +£3/yr |
| Band B | £1,776 | £1,779 | York +£3/yr |
| Band C | £2,030 | £2,033 | York +£3/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,284 | £2,287 | York +£3/yr |
| Band E | £2,791 | £2,795 | York +£4/yr |
| Band F | £3,299 | £3,304 | York +£5/yr |
| Band G | £3,806 | £3,812 | York +£6/yr |
| Band H | £4,567 | £4,574 | York +£7/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 | Leeds | York |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | Yorkshire | Yorkshire |
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 | Leeds | York |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £636 | £636 |
| Monthly | £53 | £53 |
| Water company | Yorkshire Water | Yorkshire 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
Leeds gets around 80mm more rainfall per year and 48 fewer hours of sunshine than York.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Leeds has a higher crime rate than York, with 1,153 vs 658 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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