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Chester vs Newport 2026

Cheshire
Chester
Median Salary £32,000
Cost of Living 70/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £850/mo
Real Take-Home £24,200/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.8%
Unemployment 3.5%
VS
Wales
Newport
Median Salary £29,500
Cost of Living 64/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £700/mo
Real Take-Home £23,100/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 5%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

Top Salaries: Chester vs Newport

Chester

Chester is a historic Roman city with a strong financial services and tourism sector. MBNA is one of the largest private sector employers.

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Newport

Newport is a growing Welsh city with significant manufacturing and technology investment close to the Severn Bridge.

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