City Comparison · 2026

Hull vs Guildford 2026

East Yorkshire

Hull

Median Salary £27,500

Cost of Living 58/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £580/mo

Real Take-Home £22,500/yr

Job Growth ↑ 3%

Unemployment 6%

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%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Guildford

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

Best for Affordability

Hull

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

Hull

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: Hull vs Guildford

Hull

Hull is a major port city and UK City of Culture 2017 with growing renewable energy and manufacturing sectors.

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Guildford

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

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