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IsItWorthLivingHere
United Kingdom • Updated 2026

Is it worth living in Milton Keynes on £36,000?

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)
£2,375
Essentials total
£1,940
Disposable left
£435
Rent % of income
57%
Rent£1,350
Food£280
Transport£140
Utilities£170
Verdict
0/100 • Struggle

Rent in Milton Keynes is the biggest challenge here, consuming over half your take-home pay. You will have some spending money, but big savings goals or frequent travel might be tight. Overall, this salary is likely too low for an independent lifestyle in Milton Keynes without compromises.

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.