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Leicester vs Plymouth 2026

East Midlands
Leicester
Median Salary £30,500
Cost of Living 65/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £730/mo
Real Take-Home £23,900/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.6%
Unemployment 5%
VS
South West England
Plymouth
Median Salary £28,500
Cost of Living 65/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £750/mo
Real Take-Home £22,400/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.2%
Unemployment 5.2%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

Top Salaries: Leicester vs Plymouth

Leicester

Leicester is one of the UK's most diverse cities with a strong manufacturing base and growing retail and education sectors.

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Plymouth

Plymouth is a major naval base and maritime city with strong defence industry employment and a growing digital sector.

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