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Edinburgh vs Gloucester 2026

Scotland
Edinburgh
Median Salary £38,900
Cost of Living 79/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,050/mo
Real Take-Home £27,500/yr
Job Growth ↑ 4.5%
Unemployment 3.2%
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South West England
Gloucester
Median Salary £30,500
Cost of Living 68/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £800/mo
Real Take-Home £23,500/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.8%
Unemployment 4.5%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and financial centre with above-average UK salaries and a thriving technology and fintech scene.

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Gloucester

Gloucester is home to GCHQ and has a strong aerospace and defence cluster alongside growing financial services.

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