Overview
Blackpool is a major seaside resort with the most affordable living costs of any UK city but faces significant economic challenges.
The median salary in Blackpool is £25,500 per year. With a cost of living index of 58/100 (London = 100) and average rents of £550/month, residents typically retain £20,900 per year in real spending power after rent — an important figure that headline salaries don't reveal.
Cost of Living: Blackpool vs UK Cities
Cost of living index where London = 100. Lower score = more affordable. Blackpool is highlighted.
London
100
Edinburgh
79
Bristol
78
Manchester
72
Leeds
70
Birmingham
68
Cardiff
66
Liverpool
65
Sheffield
63
Newcastle
61
Best Paying Jobs in Blackpool
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Blackpool Job Market at a Glance
| Median Annual Salary | £25,500 |
| Cost of Living Index | 58/100 |
| Average Rent (1 bed) | £550/mo |
| Real Take-Home After Rent | £20,900/yr |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
| Job Growth (YoY) | ↑ 2.5% |
| Population | 148,000 |
Top Industries in Blackpool
Tourism
Healthcare
Retail
Hospitality
Entertainment
Major Employers in Blackpool
NHS
Blackpool Council
Blackpool FC
Merlin Entertainments
Compare Blackpool with Other Cities
Blackpool vs London
£25,500 vs £52,800
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Blackpool vs Manchester
£25,500 vs £36,500
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Blackpool vs Birmingham
£25,500 vs £33,200
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Blackpool vs Edinburgh
£25,500 vs £38,900
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Blackpool vs Bristol
£25,500 vs £38,200
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Blackpool vs Leeds
£25,500 vs £34,800
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Data Sources
ONS Regional Stats 2026
HMRC PAYE Data
Rightmove Rental Index
Numbeo UK
Reed.co.uk