Is Wimbledon Expensive?

London, United Kingdom

+2% vs London avg

Living in Wimbledon, London

Wimbledon is a relatively affordable area in London, with a cost of living index of 89.2 — that is +2% compared to the London average. At #19 of 35, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around £1,920/month, compared to a range of £1,280 in Barking to £2,730 in Mayfair.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Wimbledon, housing takes up roughly 46% 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 £76,807 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Wimbledon

Salaries in Wimbledon reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 89.2:

After tax and deductions of 26.4% in United Kingdom, take-home pay for someone earning £76,807 would be roughly £56,530/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

89.2
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
£1,920
Est. 1BR Rent
#19
of 35 Areas
26.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Wimbledon

Estimated annual deductions on a £50,377 salary in Wimbledon, London (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
National Insurance (NI)
8.0%
Council Tax (Merton)
3.4%
Total Deductions: 26.4%
Est. Take-Home: £37,076/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $66,900
Dubai AED AED 334,753

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 Wimbledon:

Java-eiland, Amsterdam Point Loma, San Diego Carmel Valley, San Diego Capitol Hill, Seattle Bethesda (MD), Washington DC Cleveland Park, Washington DC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wimbledon expensive in London?

Wimbledon is near the city average for London. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Wimbledon compare to the London average?

The cost of living in Wimbledon is near the London average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% 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.