Is Putney Expensive?

London, United Kingdom

+5% vs London avg

Living in Putney, London

Putney is a moderately-priced area within London, with a cost of living index of 91.9 — that is +5% compared to the London average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #17 out of 35 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around £1,977/month, compared to a range of £1,280 in Barking to £2,730 in Mayfair.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Putney, housing takes up roughly 47% 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 £79,066 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Putney

Salaries in Putney reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 91.9:

After tax and deductions of 25.3% in United Kingdom, take-home pay for someone earning £79,066 would be roughly £59,063/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

91.9
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
£1,977
Est. 1BR Rent
#17
of 35 Areas
25.3%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Putney

Estimated annual deductions on a £51,901 salary in Putney, London (local employee).

Income Tax
16%
National Insurance (NI)
7.8%
Council Tax (Wandsworth)
1.7%
Total Deductions: 25.3%
Est. Take-Home: £38,757/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $68,925
Dubai AED AED 344,886

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 Putney:

Capitol Hill, Washington DC Woodley Park, Washington DC Novena, Singapore Coconut Grove, Miami Sunny Isles, Miami Venice, Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Putney expensive in London?

Putney is near the city average for London. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Putney compare to the London average?

The cost of living in Putney is above the London average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% 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.