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Sunderland vs Ipswich 2026

North East England
Sunderland
Median Salary £27,800
Cost of Living 58/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £580/mo
Real Take-Home £22,600/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3%
Unemployment 6.2%
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East of England
Ipswich
Median Salary £29,500
Cost of Living 66/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £770/mo
Real Take-Home £23,000/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.2%
Unemployment 4.5%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

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Sunderland

Sunderland is home to Nissan's largest European plant and has a growing digital and technology sector driven by major investment.

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Ipswich

Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk with a strong financial services sector and major port driving logistics employment.

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