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Stockport vs Newport 2026

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%
VS
Wales
Newport
Median Salary £29,500
Cost of Living 64/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £700/mo
Real Take-Home £23,100/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 5%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary
Stockport
Best take-home pay after accounting for rent and cost of living.
Best for Affordability
Newport
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
Newport
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.

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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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Newport

Newport is a growing Welsh city with significant manufacturing and technology investment close to the Severn Bridge.

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