Newcastle upon Tyne vs Edinburgh
Renting in Edinburgh costs £200/month more than Newcastle upon Tyne.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Newcastle upon Tyne is £200/month cheaper than Edinburgh - that's £2,400/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Edinburgh earn £7,236/year more than those in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House price data is not currently available for Edinburgh.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £916/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Newcastle upon Tyne than in Edinburgh.
| Band | Newcastle upon Tyne | Edinburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,695 | £1,084 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£611/yr |
| Band B | £1,977 | £1,265 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£712/yr |
| Band C | £2,260 | £1,445 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£815/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,542 | £1,626 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£916/yr |
| Band E | £3,107 | £2,136 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£971/yr |
| Band F | £3,672 | £2,642 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£1,030/yr |
| Band G | £4,237 | £3,184 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£1,053/yr |
| Band H | £5,084 | £3,984 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£1,100/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 | Newcastle upon Tyne | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | North East | 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 | Newcastle upon Tyne | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £597 | £652 |
| Monthly | £50 | £54 |
| Water company | Northumbrian Water | Scottish Water |
Water in Edinburgh costs about £55/year more than in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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
Newcastle upon Tyne gets around 138mm less rainfall per year and 110 more hours of sunshine than Edinburgh.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Newcastle upon Tyne has a higher crime rate than Edinburgh, with 1,073 vs 744 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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