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Chelsea vs Kensington

Neighborhood comparison in London, United Kingdom

Chelsea

120.7
COLI Index
More Expensive
VS

Kensington

118.1
COLI Index
More Affordable

Side-by-Side Comparison

1.38x
Chelsea Multiplier
1.35x
Kensington Multiplier
£2,598
Est. 1BR Rent
£2,541
Est. 1BR Rent
£68,166
$75K Equivalent
£66,698
$75K Equivalent

Cost Comparison

Chelsea
1.38x
Kensington
1.35x

Chelsea is 2% more expensive than Kensington within London. Living in Kensington instead of Chelsea could save you significantly on rent and daily expenses.

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Data Sources: Cost of living data from Numbeo · Expatistan. Rent from Numbeo Property Prices. Tax rates from OECD Taxing Wages · UK Office for National Statistics · HM Revenue & Customs. Salary data from BLS · Glassdoor. Exchange rates from the ECB. Updated 2026-02-28. All figures are estimates.