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London vs Manchester

Side-by-side cost of living comparison

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Second location

1/9

London

Verdict

Manchester wins

8/9

Manchester

London

Manchester

North West

£611,610

Average House Price

-68%

£193,130

£52,523

Median Salary

-32%

£35,654

£2,163

Average Rent (pcm)

-62%

£828

£90.90

Monthly Bus Pass

-26%

£67.72

£324

Monthly Groceries

-21%

£257

£1,982

Council Tax (Band D)

-0%

£1,978

£152

Monthly Energy

-5%

£144

£25.25

Restaurant Meal

-26%

£18.81

£6.53

Pint of Beer

-26%

£4.86

To match your London lifestyle in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately £20,106 per year.