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Worcester vs Preston 2026

West Midlands
Worcester
Median Salary £30,000
Cost of Living 67/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £780/mo
Real Take-Home £23,200/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 4.2%
VS
Lancashire
Preston
Median Salary £29,500
Cost of Living 63/100
Avg Rent (1 bed) £680/mo
Real Take-Home £23,200/yr
Job Growth ↑ 3.5%
Unemployment 5.2%
Verdict

Which City Wins?

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

Top Salaries: Worcester vs Preston

Worcester

Worcester is a historic cathedral city with a strong manufacturing base and growing professional services sector.

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Preston

Preston is a major Lancashire city with significant aerospace and manufacturing employment driven by BAE Systems.

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