City Comparison · 2026

Brighton vs Woking 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%

South East England

Woking

Median Salary £40,000

Cost of Living 85/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,300/mo

Real Take-Home £25,200/yr

Job Growth ↑ 4%

Unemployment 2.8%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Woking

Best take-home pay after accounting for rent and cost of living.

Best for Affordability

Brighton

Lower cost of living index means your money goes further every day.

Highest Headline Salary

Woking

Higher median salary before cost of living is taken into account.

Lowest Rent

Brighton

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

Woking

When salary, cost of living and rent are all considered together.

Top Salaries: Brighton vs Woking

Brighton

Brighton is the UK's creative and digital capital outside London with a thriving startup scene and strong tourism economy.

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Woking

Woking is a major business centre in Surrey with excellent London rail links and a strong technology and financial services cluster.

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