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Wolverhampton vs Warrington 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%
VS
Cheshire
Warrington
Median Salary £33,500
Cost of Living 70/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £820/mo
Real Take-Home £25,500/yr
Job Growth ↑ 4.2%
Unemployment 3.8%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary
Warrington
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
Warrington
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
Warrington
Higher job growth rate and more active job market for ambitious professionals.
Best Overall Value
Warrington
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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Warrington

Warrington is a major Cheshire town with a strong chemical and technology sector and excellent motorway connections for logistics.

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