Frequently Asked Questions
What salary in London matches £60,000 in Newcastle?
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£98,350 in London provides the same purchasing power as £60,000 in Newcastle.
This is based on Newcastle's COL index of 61 vs London's 100 (London = 100, Numbeo 2025).
The 64% cost difference translates directly to a 64% higher equivalent salary.
Is London significantly cheaper than Newcastle?
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London is 64% more expensive overall than Newcastle.
The most visible difference is rent: Newcastle averages £750/month for a 1-bed flat
vs £2,050/month in London
— a premium of £1,300/month (£15,600/year).
How is the salary equivalence calculated?
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SalaryDex uses city-level cost-of-living indices from Numbeo 2025, normalised so London = 100.
The formula is: equivalent = salary × (cityB COL ÷ cityA COL).
For this page: £60,000 × (100 ÷ 61) = £98,350.
The index captures overall cost differences including rent, food, transport, utilities and services.
It does not account for individual tax positions or lifestyle choices.
Should I accept a lower salary to move from Newcastle to London?
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Moving to London requires a higher salary to maintain your standard of living.
You need approximately £98,350 — £38,350 more than your current £60,000 in Newcastle.
London is 64% more expensive overall and rent averages £2,050/month vs £750.