A higher salary in London doesn't always mean more money in your pocket. Compare real purchasing power across 68 UK cities after rent and cost of living.
A software engineer earning £82,000 in London and £61,000 in Manchester looks like the London role pays 34% more. But London rent for a one-bedroom flat averages £2,100/month versus £900 in Manchester — a difference of £14,400 per year. After accounting for cost of living, the real-terms difference shrinks dramatically or may even reverse.
This tool uses real rental data from Rightmove and cost of living indices derived from ONS consumer expenditure data to give you an accurate picture of what your salary actually buys in each city.