Dundee vs London

Which is better to live in? (2026)

72

Dundee

Grade BHigher Overall
71

London

London

Grade B
Dundee: 4 wins|London: 5 wins

Category Comparison

Dundee
Category
London
72/100BETTER
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
71/100
72/100BETTER
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
56/100
0% Good/OutstandingBETTER
๐ŸŽ“Schools
67% Good/Outstanding
60/100
๐Ÿš†Transport
BETTER97/100
72/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
BETTER87/100
~ยฃ405/mo
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
BETTER~ยฃ387/mo
75/100
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
BETTER80/100
87/100BETTER
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
25/100
72/100
๐ŸฅHealthcare
BETTER87/100

Our Verdict

Dundee and London are closely matched overall. Dundee performs better in crime safety and schools, while London has the advantage in transport and affordability. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dundee or London better to live in?

Dundee and London are closely matched overall. Dundee performs better in crime safety and schools, while London has the advantage in transport and affordability. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.

Is Dundee safer than London?

Dundee scores higher for crime safety (72/100) compared to London (56/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Dundee or London?

Dundee has 0 schools within 3km, with 0% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. London has 15 schools nearby, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Dundee or London?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in London (~ยฃ387/month) compared to Dundee (~ยฃ405/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.