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Sheffield vs Wolverhampton 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%
VS
West Midlands
Wolverhampton
Median Salary £28,800
Cost of Living 62/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £660/mo
Real Take-Home £22,600/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.4%
Unemployment 5.9%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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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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Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is a major West Midlands city with a strong manufacturing base and significant investment in regeneration.

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