Compare
Reading vs Manchester
Side-by-side cost of living comparison
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Reading
Verdict
Manchester wins
8/9
Manchester
Reading
South East
vs
Manchester
North West
£382,790
Average House Price
-50%
£193,130
£43,757
Median Salary
-19%
£35,654
£1,242
Average Rent (pcm)
-33%
£828
£79.99
Monthly Bus Pass
-15%
£67.72
£297
Monthly Groceries
-14%
£257
£2,319
Council Tax (Band D)
-15%
£1,978
£151
Monthly Energy
-5%
£144
£22.22
Restaurant Meal
-15%
£18.81
£5.74
Pint of Beer
-15%
£4.86
To match your Reading lifestyle in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately £29,171 per year.