City Comparison · 2026

Worcester vs Shrewsbury 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%

West Midlands

Shrewsbury

Median Salary £28,500

Cost of Living 63/100

Avg Rent (1 bed) £720/mo

Real Take-Home £22,400/yr

Job Growth ↑ 3%

Unemployment 3.8%

Verdict

Which City Wins?

Best Real-Terms Salary

Worcester

Best take-home pay after accounting for rent and cost of living.

Best for Affordability

Shrewsbury

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

Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury

Worcester

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

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire with a strong public sector and growing tourism economy.

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