A survey has identified Brighton as the most expensive place in the country to be a student

There is little surprise in that following our feature yesterday about residents struggling to meet the cost of living in The Place To Be.

The cost of living in any town or city is determined mainly by its location and the demand from outsiders.

If more people come to the city, the demand on housing and services is greater and prices rocket.

The housing market in Brighton and Hove is a good example of this city turning into a playground for the rich.

House prices have risen by 21 per cent in a year and rents could go the same way.

Students have already begun to notice rising rents.

One told us when he started university four years ago he would pay £45 per week in rent. Now rents can be £60 or £65 a week or higher.

Once again, it is the people on the lowest incomes who suffer most.

Students may believe if they endure this pain for a few years, they will graduate and start earning.

Sadly, the experience of having to scrimp and save is not just for student years should they stay in the city where the average wage is £13,000.