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Leicester vs Warrington 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
Cheshire
Warrington
Median Salary £33,500
Cost of Living 70/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £820/mo
Real Take-Home £25,500/yr
Job Growth ↑ 4.2%
Unemployment 3.8%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary
Warrington
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
Warrington
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
Warrington
Higher job growth rate and more active job market for ambitious professionals.
Best Overall Value
Warrington
When salary, cost of living and rent are all considered together.

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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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Warrington

Warrington is a major Cheshire town with a strong chemical and technology sector and excellent motorway connections for logistics.

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