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Brighton vs Norwich 2026

South East England
Brighton
Median Salary £36,000
Cost of Living 80/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,200/mo
Real Take-Home £24,800/yr
Job Growth ↑ 4.2%
Unemployment 3.8%
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East of England
Norwich
Median Salary £29,500
Cost of Living 65/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £750/mo
Real Take-Home £23,200/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 4.5%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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Brighton

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Norwich

Norwich is a thriving regional centre with a strong financial services sector led by Aviva and a growing technology cluster.

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