Cambridge vs Ipswich
Cambridge District Council charges £2,355.00 Band D council tax in 2025-26, compared to £2,359.00 for Ipswich District Council — a difference of £4.00. Cambridge District Council is cheaper.
Key metrics
Side-by-side comparison for 2025-26
CambridgeIpswich
Band D Council Tax£2,355.00 (lower)£2,359.00
Year-on-year change+4.7%+4.7% (lower)
Total service budget£30.6 million£28.0 million
Population145,700141,900
Spending per person£210£198
CEO salary£140,438£141,324
Spending by service
Budget allocation comparison
CambridgeIpswich
Environment & Streets£9.5 million£8.2 million
Roads & Transport-£3.9 million-£1.2 million
Housing£4.3 million£4.3 million
Leisure & Culture£7.4 million£9.6 million
Planning£5.8 million£2.7 million
Council Services£7.5 million£6.0 million