Is Ealing Expensive?

London, United Kingdom

-15% vs London avg

Living in Ealing, London

Ealing is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in London, with a cost of living index of 74.4 — that is -15% compared to the London average. Ranked #28 of 35, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around £1,600/month, compared to a range of £1,280 in Barking to £2,730 in Mayfair.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Ealing, housing takes up roughly 38% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately £64,006 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Ealing

Salaries in Ealing reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 74.4:

After tax and deductions of 26.2% in United Kingdom, take-home pay for someone earning £64,006 would be roughly £47,236/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

74.4
COLI Index
0.85x
vs City Avg
£1,600
Est. 1BR Rent
#28
of 35 Areas
26.2%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Ealing

Estimated annual deductions on a £42,018 salary in Ealing, London (local employee).

Income Tax
14%
National Insurance (NI)
8.0%
Council Tax (Ealing)
4.2%
Total Deductions: 26.2%
Est. Take-Home: £31,002/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Ealing would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $55,800
Dubai AED AED 279,211

Other Neighborhoods in London

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Mayfair 126.9 1.45x +45%
Chelsea 120.7 1.38x +38%
Kensington 118.1 1.35x +35%
Marylebone 115.5 1.32x +32%
Hampstead 113.8 1.30x +30%

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London City Comparisons

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Ealing:

Bishan, Singapore Serangoon, Singapore Jamaica Plain, Boston Givatayim, Tel Aviv Staten Island, New York University City, San Diego

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ealing expensive in London?

Ealing is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in London. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #28 out of 35 neighborhoods.

How does Ealing compare to the London average?

The cost of living in Ealing is below the London average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -15% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include UK Office for National Statistics · HM Revenue & Customs · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.