Average rents in counties around London. Picture by Abi Brady used under Creative Commons

It’s not uncommon to hear it suggested that if people find living in London too expensive, especially on a low wage, they should just move out of the capital.

Last week, I took a look at the cost of renting and commuting in from the counties (Essex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire) immediately surrounding Greater London. You can read my full article here.

Coming up: I Worked Out How Much It Costs To Buy Outside London