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Newcastle vs Northampton 2026

North East England
Newcastle
Median Salary £29,800
Cost of Living 61/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £680/mo
Real Take-Home £23,500/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.2%
Unemployment 5.4%
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East Midlands
Northampton
Median Salary £30,000
Cost of Living 66/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £750/mo
Real Take-Home £23,500/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 4.8%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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Newcastle

Newcastle is the North East's economic hub with a thriving digital sector and the lowest cost of living of any major UK city.

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Northampton

Northampton has excellent logistics connections and a strong financial services sector driven by Barclays and other financial firms.

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