Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and Bradford 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bradford is 5.9% lower than in Leeds (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bradford is 14.4% lower than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in Bradford are 37.3% lower than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bradford are 3.9% lower than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in Bradford are 5.8% lower than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bradford is 33.8% higher than in Leeds | |
Restaurants | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 £ | 56.00 £ | -6.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.25 £ | 8.00 £ | +10.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | 4.24 £ | -15.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.60 £ | 3.51 £ | -2.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.40 £ | 1.63 £ | -32.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.50 £ | 1.31 £ | -12.8 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.23 £ | 1.08 £ | -12.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.21 £ | 1.05 £ | -13.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.15 £ | 1.15 £ | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.80 £ | 2.80 £ | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.71 £ | 3.02 £ | -18.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.01 £ | 2.52 £ | -16.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.98 £ | 4.78 £ | -20.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 1.20 £ | 0.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | 0.66 £ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.02 £ | 0.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.36 £ | 1.28 £ | -5.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.63 £ | 0.63 £ | 0.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.58 £ | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.00 £ | 0.94 £ | -6.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.26 £ | 1.26 £ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.16 £ | 8.50 £ | +4.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.13 £ | 2.15 £ | +0.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.79 £ | 2.44 £ | +36.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | 2.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 93.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -46.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.40 £ | 3.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.46 £ | 1.65 £ | -33.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 13.60 £ | 15.00 £ | +10.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.41 £ | 1.41 £ | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | 28,895.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,598.33 £ | 30,526.67 £ | -0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 228.02 £ | 250.38 £ | +9.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15.62 £ | 15.62 £ | 0.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.00 £ | 33.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 32.56 £ | 27.60 £ | -15.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.38 £ | 14.67 £ | -20.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | 10.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,367.91 £ | 918.33 £ | -32.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 16,618.40 £ | 16,618.40 £ | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 69.77 £ | 69.77 £ | 0.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 36.77 £ | 36.77 £ | 0.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.76 £ | 71.76 £ | 0.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 77.92 £ | 77.92 £ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 979.80 £ | 634.33 £ | -35.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 741.77 £ | 564.40 £ | -23.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,792.31 £ | 928.00 £ | -48.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,212.14 £ | 835.80 £ | -31.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 269.33 £ | 266.94 £ | -0.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 248.22 £ | 207.11 £ | -16.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,309.96 £ | 2,646.67 £ | +14.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.05 | 5.27 | +4.3 % |
| Last update: | 16 December 2025 | 13 December 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 72 | 22 |
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Cities near Leeds: | Cost of Living in Bradford | 9.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 10.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 20.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 21.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 24.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 31.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sheffield | 34.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 42.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockport | 47.02 miles |
Cities near Bradford: | Cost of Living in Leeds | 9.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 14.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 19.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 30.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 31.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 33.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 36.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Blackburn | 40.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 40.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockport | 41.72 miles |