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Norwich vs Guildford 2026

East of England
Norwich
Median Salary £29,500
Cost of Living 65/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £750/mo
Real Take-Home £23,200/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 4.5%
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South East England
Guildford
Median Salary £42,000
Cost of Living 88/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £1,400/mo
Real Take-Home £25,400/yr
Job Growth ↑ 4.2%
Unemployment 2.5%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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Norwich

Norwich is a thriving regional centre with a strong financial services sector led by Aviva and a growing technology cluster.

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Guildford

Guildford is one of the UK's most prosperous towns with a strong technology and gaming sector near London.

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