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Worcester vs Swindon 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%
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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
Worcester
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
Worcester
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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Worcester

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

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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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