City Comparison · 2026

Wolverhampton vs Wrexham 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%

Wales

Wrexham

Median Salary £27,500

Cost of Living 62/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £650/mo

Real Take-Home £21,900/yr

Job Growth ↑ 3%

Unemployment 5.5%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Wolverhampton

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

Wolverhampton

Higher median salary before cost of living is taken into account.

Lowest Rent

Wrexham

More affordable average rents leave more of your salary in your pocket.

Best for Career Growth

Wolverhampton

Higher job growth rate and more active job market for ambitious professionals.

Best Overall Value

Wolverhampton

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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Wrexham

Wrexham is the largest town in North Wales with a growing manufacturing sector boosted by significant inward investment.

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