City Comparison · 2026

Gloucester vs Dundee 2026

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%

Scotland

Dundee

Median Salary £32,000

Cost of Living 66/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £750/mo

Real Take-Home £24,800/yr

Job Growth ↑ 4.5%

Unemployment 4.8%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Dundee

Best take-home pay after accounting for rent and cost of living.

Best for Affordability

Dundee

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

Dundee

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.

Top Salaries: Gloucester vs Dundee

Gloucester

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

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Dundee

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