City Comparison · 2026

Luton vs Worcester 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%

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

Worcester

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

Best for Affordability

Worcester

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

Worcester

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

Worcester

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

Top Salaries: Luton vs Worcester

Luton

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

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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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