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Luton vs Newport 2026

East of England
Luton
Median Salary £31,500
Cost of Living 75/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,000/mo
Real Take-Home £22,800/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.8%
Unemployment 5.2%
VS
Wales
Newport
Median Salary £29,500
Cost of Living 64/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £700/mo
Real Take-Home £23,100/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 5%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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Luton

Luton is a major aviation hub with London Luton Airport driving significant logistics and hospitality employment.

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Newport

Newport is a growing Welsh city with significant manufacturing and technology investment close to the Severn Bridge.

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