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Northampton vs Stockport 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%
VS
Greater Manchester
Stockport
Median Salary £32,000
Cost of Living 68/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £780/mo
Real Take-Home £24,500/yr
Job Growth ↑ 4%
Unemployment 4.2%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary
Stockport
Best take-home pay after accounting for rent and cost of living.
Best for Affordability
Northampton
Lower cost of living index means your money goes further every day.
Highest Headline Salary
Stockport
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
Stockport
Higher job growth rate and more active job market for ambitious professionals.
Best Overall Value
Stockport
When salary, cost of living and rent are all considered together.

Top Salaries: Northampton vs Stockport

Northampton

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

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Stockport

Stockport is a prosperous town in Greater Manchester with above-average salaries and strong professional services employment.

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