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Glasgow vs Milton Keynes 2026

Scotland
Glasgow
Median Salary £35,200
Cost of Living 69/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £850/mo
Real Take-Home £25,800/yr
Job Growth ↑ 4.1%
Unemployment 4.5%
VS
South East England
Milton Keynes
Median Salary £38,500
Cost of Living 78/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,100/mo
Real Take-Home £26,800/yr
Job Growth ↑ 5.5%
Unemployment 3.2%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

Top Salaries: Glasgow vs Milton Keynes

Glasgow

Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and commercial centre with a diverse economy spanning finance, manufacturing and a growing technology sector.

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Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is one of the UK's fastest growing cities with a strong business services and technology sector.

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