Edinburgh, United Kingdom
+2% vs Edinburgh avgComely Bank is a relatively affordable area in Edinburgh, with a cost of living index of 63.3 — that is +2% compared to the Edinburgh average. At #10 of 18, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around £998/month, compared to a range of £764 in Gorgie to £1,224 in New Town.
For a typical resident of Comely Bank, housing takes up roughly 39% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately £39,940 before tax.
Salaries in Comely Bank reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 63.3:
After tax and deductions of 25.2% in United Kingdom, take-home pay for someone earning £39,940 would be roughly £29,875/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a £35,749 salary in Comely Bank, Edinburgh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Comely Bank would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $47,475 |
| London | GBP | £40,856 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 237,555 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Town | 77.6 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Old Town | 73.3 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Stockbridge | 71.4 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Dean Village | 71.4 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Morningside | 68.3 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Comely Bank, Edinburgh to maintain your lifestyle.
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Comely Bank is near the city average for Edinburgh. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Comely Bank is near the Edinburgh average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.