London vs Cardiff
Renting in London costs £971/month more than Cardiff.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Cardiff is £971/month cheaper than London - that's £11,652/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of London earn £7,594/year more than those in Cardiff.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in London are £303,840 (112%) higher than in Cardiff.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in London have risen by 19.4%, compared to 55.4% in Cardiff.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £77/year more in council tax (Band D) living in London than in Cardiff.
| Band | London | Cardiff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,393 | £1,342 | London +£51/yr |
| Band B | £1,626 | £1,566 | London +£60/yr |
| Band C | £1,858 | £1,789 | London +£69/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,090 | £2,013 | London +£77/yr |
| Band E | £2,555 | £2,461 | London +£94/yr |
| Band F | £3,019 | £2,908 | London +£111/yr |
| Band G | £3,483 | £3,355 | London +£128/yr |
| Band H | £4,180 | £4,026 | London +£154/yr |
| Band I | N/A | £4,697 | n/a |
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 | London | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | London | South Wales |
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 | London | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £666 | £627 |
| Monthly | £56 | £52 |
| Water company | Thames Water | Dwr Cymru Welsh Water |
Water in London costs about £39/year more than in Cardiff.
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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