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IsItWorthLivingHere
United Kingdom • Updated 2026

Is it worth living in Newcastle upon Tyne on £32,000?

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)
£2,149
Essentials total
£1,710
Disposable left
£439
Rent % of income
54%
Rent£1,150
Food£270
Transport£130
Utilities£160
Verdict
0/100 • Struggle

Rent in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.