City Comparison · 2026

Northampton vs Plymouth 2026

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%

South West England

Plymouth

Median Salary £28,500

Cost of Living 65/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £750/mo

Real Take-Home £22,400/yr

Job Growth ↑ 3.2%

Unemployment 5.2%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Northampton

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

Best for Affordability

Plymouth

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

Northampton

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

Northampton

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

Top Salaries: Northampton vs Plymouth

Northampton

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

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Plymouth

Plymouth is a major naval base and maritime city with strong defence industry employment and a growing digital sector.

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