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Cost of living

Edinburgh is generally one of the more expensive places to live in Scotland, though costs vary
across the surrounding regions. Popular coastal locations in East Lothian and parts of Fife can
command premium property prices, while Midlothian, West Lothian and the Scottish Borders
may offer more space for the budget.

Overall average regional selling prices by number of bedrooms in the property

Region 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom

Scottish Borders £90,492 £151,377 £236,501 £363,016

Edinburgh £200,795 £264,126 £362,444 £520,692

East Fife £146,325 £221,048 £283,611 £425,889

East Lothian £156,912 £214,302 £288,552 £440,485
Midlothian £141,043 £192,079 £251,926 £388,661

West Fife £107,061 £151,336 £224,450 £348,754
& Kinross

West Lothian £106,684 £158,996 £235,989 £383,732

*ESPC data from Jan-Dec 2025

Day-to-day costs such as groceries, utilities, council tax, transport, childcare and eating out will
vary by household and lifestyle. Public transport can help keep commuting costs manageable
on well-served routes, while larger rural homes may come with higher heating and car-related
costs. As a broad guide, compare not only property prices but also monthly running costs,
commuting needs and local amenities when deciding where to live.

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