The 100 Best places to live in the United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom is the 12th most expensive and the 14th most liveable country.
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| United Kingdom | Quality of life | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 😃 Human freedom index | 8.6 | 20 |
| 💵 GDP per capita | $53246 | 22 |
| 🛍️ GDPPC based on purchasing power | $62009 | 33 |
| ❤️ Life expectancy | 81.2 | 36 |
| ☠️ Homicide rate | 1.1 | 57 |
| 🚧 Road traffic mortality | 3.2 | 17 |
| 👮 Corruption perceptions index | 70 | 25 |
| 🏙️ Population | 69.2M | 21 |
| 🌐 English speaking % | 98.3% | 3 |
| 😷 Air quality | Excellent | 35 |
| ✈️ Airport proximity index | 95 | 11 |
| 💰 Cost of living | $2399 | 186 |
| 💳 After-tax salary | $3628 | 16 |
| 💸 Salary to expenses ratio | 1.5 | 26 |
| 🎓 Higher education index | 100 | 2 |
Below is the list of 277 best cities & 11 states to live and work in the United Kingdom for singles and families ranked by quality & cost of living.
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Best states
| Rank | State | Quality of life | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 86 | $2458 |
| 2 | Scotland | 86 | $1962 |
| 3 | Wales | 82 | $1909 |
| 4 | Isle of Man | 77 | $2236 |
| 5 | Northern Ireland | 76 | $1806 |
| 6 | Gibraltar State | 75 | $2594 |
| 7 | Jersey | 74 | $2792 |
| 8 | Bermuda | 71 | $3624 |
| 9 | British Virgin Islands | 60 | $2305 |
| 10 | Falkland Islands | 56 | $2145 |
| 11 | Saint Helena | 51 | $1899 |