City Comparison · 2026

Guildford vs Stockport 2026

South East England

Guildford

Median Salary £42,000

Cost of Living 88/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,400/mo

Real Take-Home £25,400/yr

Job Growth ↑ 4.2%

Unemployment 2.5%

Greater Manchester

Stockport

Median Salary £32,000

Cost of Living 68/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £780/mo

Real Take-Home £24,500/yr

Job Growth ↑ 4%

Unemployment 4.2%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Guildford

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

Best for Affordability

Stockport

Lower cost of living index means your money goes further every day.

Highest Headline Salary

Guildford

Higher median salary before cost of living is taken into account.

Lowest Rent

Stockport

More affordable average rents leave more of your salary in your pocket.

Best for Career Growth

Guildford

Higher job growth rate and more active job market for ambitious professionals.

Best Overall Value

Guildford

When salary, cost of living and rent are all considered together.

Top Salaries: Guildford vs Stockport

Guildford

Guildford is one of the UK's most prosperous towns with a strong technology and gaming sector near London.

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Stockport

Stockport is a prosperous town in Greater Manchester with above-average salaries and strong professional services employment.

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