United Kingdom • Updated 2026
Is it worth living in Preston on £24,000?
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)
£1,695
Essentials total
£1,285
Disposable left
£410
Rent % of income
47%
Rent£800
Food£240
Transport£100
Utilities£145
Verdict
9/100 • Struggle Housing costs in Preston are high (around 47% of income), which will limit your ability to save. 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 Preston without compromises.
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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.