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Bradford vs Luton 2026

West Yorkshire
Bradford
Median Salary £28,500
Cost of Living 60/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £650/mo
Real Take-Home £22,800/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.2%
Unemployment 5.8%
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East of England
Luton
Median Salary £31,500
Cost of Living 75/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,000/mo
Real Take-Home £22,800/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.8%
Unemployment 5.2%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary
Bradford
Best take-home pay after accounting for rent and cost of living.
Best for Affordability
Bradford
Lower cost of living index means your money goes further every day.
Highest Headline Salary
Luton
Higher median salary before cost of living is taken into account.
Lowest Rent
Bradford
More affordable average rents leave more of your salary in your pocket.
Best for Career Growth
Luton
Higher job growth rate and more active job market for ambitious professionals.
Best Overall Value
Bradford
When salary, cost of living and rent are all considered together.

Top Salaries: Bradford vs Luton

Bradford

Bradford has the youngest average population of any UK city with a growing creative and digital sector alongside traditional manufacturing.

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Luton

Luton is a major aviation hub with London Luton Airport driving significant logistics and hospitality employment.

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