United Kingdom • Updated 2026
Is it worth living in Milton Keynes on £100,000?
Compare take-home pay vs essentials (rent, food, transport, utilities). Use sliders to match your situation — then judge by disposable left + rent pressure.
Take-home (monthly)
£5,587
Essentials total
£1,940
Disposable left
£3,647
Rent % of income
24%
Rent£1,350
Food£280
Transport£140
Utilities£170
Verdict
94/100 • Excellent Housing is very affordable here relative to your income, leaving you with plenty of flexibility. You should have a very comfortable lifestyle with significant room for savings, travel, and leisure. Overall, this salary goes a very long way in Milton Keynes.
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FAQ
Is this accurate?
It’s a consistent baseline for comparisons. Sliders let you match your real situation.
What comfort score is “good”?
Rough guide: 70+ comfortable, 50–69 okay, 30–49 tight, below 30 struggle.
What’s the best lever?
Rent. If rent is high relative to take-home, the outcome is tight even on decent salaries.