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Derry vs Lancaster 2026

Northern Ireland
Derry
Median Salary £27,500
Cost of Living 60/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £600/mo
Real Take-Home £22,400/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.2%
Unemployment 5.5%
VS
Lancashire
Lancaster
Median Salary £28,500
Cost of Living 63/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £700/mo
Real Take-Home £22,600/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.2%
Unemployment 4.5%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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Derry

Derry is Northern Ireland's second city with growing technology and education sectors.

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Lancaster

Lancaster is a historic city with Lancaster University driving the knowledge economy and growing digital and healthcare sectors.

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