Best Real-Terms Salary
Dundee
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
Dundee
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
Dundee
Higher job growth rate and more active job market for ambitious professionals.
Best Overall Value
Dundee
When salary, cost of living and rent are all considered together.