London vs Glasgow
Renting in London costs £882/month more than Glasgow.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Glasgow is £882/month cheaper than London - that's £10,584/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of London earn £8,229/year more than those in Glasgow.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House price data is not currently available for Glasgow.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £384/year more in council tax (Band D) living in London than in Glasgow.
| Band | London | Glasgow | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,393 | £1,137 | London +£256/yr |
| Band B | £1,626 | £1,327 | London +£299/yr |
| Band C | £1,858 | £1,516 | London +£342/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,090 | £1,706 | London +£384/yr |
| Band E | £2,555 | £2,241 | London +£314/yr |
| Band F | £3,019 | £2,772 | London +£247/yr |
| Band G | £3,483 | £3,341 | London +£142/yr |
| Band H | £4,180 | £4,180 | Same |
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 | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | London | South Scotland |
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 | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £666 | £652 |
| Monthly | £56 | £54 |
| Water company | Thames Water | Scottish Water |
Water in London costs about £14/year more than in Glasgow.
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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