City Comparison · 2026

Newcastle vs Slough 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%

South East England

Slough

Median Salary £38,000

Cost of Living 82/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,200/mo

Real Take-Home £25,000/yr

Job Growth ↑ 4.2%

Unemployment 3.5%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Slough

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

Slough

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

Slough

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

Best Overall Value

Slough

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

Top Salaries: Newcastle vs Slough

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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Slough

Slough is one of the UK's most economically productive towns with major multinational headquarters and excellent transport links.

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