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Wolverhampton vs Swindon 2026

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%
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South West England
Swindon
Median Salary £33,000
Cost of Living 70/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £850/mo
Real Take-Home £25,000/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.8%
Unemployment 3.8%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary
Swindon
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
Swindon
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
Swindon
Higher job growth rate and more active job market for ambitious professionals.
Best Overall Value
Swindon
When salary, cost of living and rent are all considered together.

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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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Swindon

Swindon is home to Nationwide Building Society headquarters and has a strong manufacturing base including Honda's UK plant.

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