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Portsmouth ranks among the UK’s most expensive coastal cities as utilities and transport push up costs
The cost of living across the UK has become increasingly uneven, with rising house prices, stubbornly high rents and everyday expenses continuing to stretch household budgets. While London has traditionally dominated conversations around affordability, the reality in 2026 is far broader. A growing number of cities, particularly across the South of England, are seeing costs surge, making it harder for both renters and homeowners to keep pace.
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