City Comparison · 2026

Liverpool vs Nottingham 2026

Merseyside

Liverpool

Median Salary £31,500

Cost of Living 65/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £750/mo

Real Take-Home £24,500/yr

Job Growth ↑ 3.8%

Unemployment 5.1%

East Midlands

Nottingham

Median Salary £30,200

Cost of Living 64/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £720/mo

Real Take-Home £23,700/yr

Job Growth ↑ 3.4%

Unemployment 5.2%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Liverpool

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

Best for Affordability

Nottingham

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

Highest Headline Salary

Liverpool

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

Lowest Rent

Nottingham

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

Best for Career Growth

Liverpool

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

Best Overall Value

Liverpool

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

Top Salaries: Liverpool vs Nottingham

Liverpool

Liverpool is a major port city undergoing significant economic regeneration with growing digital and creative sectors.

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Nottingham

Nottingham is a major retail and education centre in the East Midlands with growing bioscience and digital sectors.

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