Moss Side, Manchester: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Moss Side are noticeably lower than the UK average. You're looking at around £568 a month compared to roughly £640 nationally — that's real money saved each month.
Council tax is £120 a month, well below the UK average of £147. Transport costs £80 against £103 nationally. Utilities come to £120 versus the £137 average. Groceries and internet are pretty much in line with the rest of the country.
For buy-to-let investors, these lower running costs matter. Your tenants can handle rent increases more comfortably, which means stronger demand and fewer empty properties. Compared to nearby Hulme, Ardwick, and Rusholme, Moss Side has one of the lowest cost bases in the area.
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Lower than
UK Average
Lower than
Ardwick
Lower than
Rusholme
Similar to
Fallowfield
Lower than
Hulme
Lower than
Whalley Range
Lower than
Old Trafford
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,440
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,612
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in Moss Side, 2026-27
In Moss Side (Manchester), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £134 a month for a couple and £101 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,541 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £101 | £1,209 |
| Couple | £134 | £1,612 |
| Family | £134 | £1,612 |
| Single parent | £101 | £1,209 |
Most common band in Moss Side: A (£1,541.36 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,541.36 |
| Band B | £1,798.25 |
| Band C | £2,055.15 |
| Band D | £2,312.04 |
| Band E | £2,825.83 |
| Band F | £3,339.61 |
| Band G | £3,853.40 |
| Band H | £4,624.08 |
- Ward averages based on the mix of homes in each band, not a bill for a specific home.
- Single person and single parent figures include the 25% single-person discount.
- Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Council: Manchester.
