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Gloucester vs Shrewsbury 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%
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West Midlands
Shrewsbury
Median Salary £28,500
Cost of Living 63/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £720/mo
Real Take-Home £22,400/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3%
Unemployment 3.8%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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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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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire with a strong public sector and growing tourism economy.

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