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Liverpool vs Worcester 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%
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West Midlands
Worcester
Median Salary £30,000
Cost of Living 67/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £780/mo
Real Take-Home £23,200/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 4.2%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary
Liverpool
Best take-home pay after accounting for rent and cost of living.
Best for Affordability
Liverpool
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
Liverpool
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.

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Liverpool

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

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Worcester

Worcester is a historic cathedral city with a strong manufacturing base and growing professional services sector.

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