Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and Bradford 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bradford is 4.8% lower than in Leeds (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bradford is 14.0% lower than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in Bradford are 38.5% lower than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bradford are 3.9% lower than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in Bradford are 2.6% lower than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bradford is 31.1% higher than in Leeds | |
Restaurants | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 14.00 £ | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 57.50 £ | -4.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 £ | 7.75 £ | +3.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.07 £ | -18.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.49 £ | 3.35 £ | -4.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 £ | 1.73 £ | +1.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 £ | 1.44 £ | +23.8 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.43 £ | 4.43 £ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 0.98 £ | -12.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.28 £ | 1.17 £ | -8.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.96 £ | 2.91 £ | -1.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.51 £ | 3.32 £ | -5.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.76 £ | 2.86 £ | +3.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.81 £ | 5.81 £ | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.07 £ | -9.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | 0.48 £ | -27.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.05 £ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.26 £ | 1.26 £ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.59 £ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | 0.46 £ | -32.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 £ | 0.90 £ | -13.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.39 £ | 1.39 £ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.05 £ | 2.05 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 £ | 2.44 £ | +73.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.47 £ | 13.47 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.40 £ | 2.50 £ | +4.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 67.50 £ | -15.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.70 £ | 3.80 £ | -19.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.61 £ | 1.65 £ | -36.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.50 £ | 15.00 £ | -9.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.39 £ | 5.38 £ | -0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,628.75 £ | 30,505.00 £ | -3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 210.89 £ | 215.57 £ | +2.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.62 £ | 13.73 £ | +8.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.94 £ | 31.96 £ | +0.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.70 £ | 34.75 £ | +13.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.75 £ | 11.50 £ | -27.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,160.75 £ | 918.33 £ | -20.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,500.00 £ | 9,500.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 59.17 £ | 59.17 £ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.00 £ | 32.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 62.78 £ | 62.78 £ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 53.17 £ | 57.50 £ | +8.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 976.33 £ | 580.00 £ | -40.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 725.00 £ | 593.75 £ | -18.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,821.82 £ | 916.67 £ | -49.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,217.86 £ | 825.00 £ | -32.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 441.29 £ | 232.26 £ | -47.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.45 £ | 204.38 £ | -14.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
Bradford Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,360.33 £ | 2,659.93 £ | +12.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.60 | 5.60 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | 16 May 2025 | 27 March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 60 | 15 |
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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 |