St Matthew's, Walsall: Living Costs

Your monthly costs in St Matthew's come to around £610, which is below the UK average of £640. Council tax is £95 a month — well under the national figure of £147. Transport costs £85, saving you roughly £18 a month compared to the average. Utilities and internet sit in line with the rest of the region. Groceries are where you'll spend more. At £280 a month, they're higher than in several neighbouring areas. That said, the lower fixed costs like council tax and transport help keep your overall outgoings manageable, which is good news for rental demand if you're a landlord.