City Comparison · 2026

Hull vs Shrewsbury 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%

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

Hull

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

Shrewsbury

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

Hull

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

Best Overall Value

Hull

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

Top Salaries: Hull vs Shrewsbury

Hull

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

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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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