City Comparison · 2026

Sheffield vs Slough 2026

South Yorkshire

Sheffield

Median Salary £30,800

Cost of Living 63/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £700/mo

Real Take-Home £24,200/yr

Job Growth ↑ 3.5%

Unemployment 4.9%

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

Sheffield

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

Sheffield

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: Sheffield vs Slough

Sheffield

Sheffield has transformed from a steel city into a centre for advanced manufacturing and digital with very affordable living costs.

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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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