Liverpool vs London
Cost of living, weather and lifestyle comparison.
Cheaper: Liverpool
Better Weather: London
Lifestyle: London
Overall: Liverpool
Cost of Living (2025 data) Liverpool
| Liverpool | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | £893 | £2,286 |
| Average House Price | £177,378 | £542,304 |
| Average Monthly Energy Bill | £88.60 | £163.60 |
| Average Monthly Food Cost | £64.20 | £63.50 |
| Average Salary | £3,293 | £4,641 |
The affordability gulf between Liverpool and London is striking. Virtually every major household expense — housing, utilities, groceries — is substantially lower in Liverpool. It is worth noting that average salaries in London are around 34% higher, which partially offsets the difference in living costs. For anyone prioritising financial comfort, Liverpool has an overwhelming advantage.
Weather (2025 data) London
| Liverpool | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Hours | 1374 | 1533 |
| Rainfall | 812mm | 604mm |
| Average Temperature | 13.09°C | 15.00°C |
The weather gap between London and Liverpool is significant. London receives around 159 more hours of sunshine per year and it is also drier, with roughly 208 mm less rainfall annually. Residents of London benefit from a meaningfully more pleasant climate, which makes a real difference to daily life, outdoor activities and general wellbeing.
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Lifestyle & Location London
London has a slight lifestyle edge. Its advantages include Major Airport Nearby, Strong Rail Links, Large City. The difference is subtle, though, and both cities have plenty to offer in terms of day-to-day living.
Liverpool
- City is located on the coast (location)
- Active nightlife and entertainment scene (lifestyle)
- Large student population (lifestyle)
- Population 508,961
London
- Within close distance of a major airport (transport)
- Good rail connectivity to major cities (transport)
- Above average salaries (economic)
- Major UK city (size)
- Population 9,089,736
Nearest Premier League Football Clubs
Liverpool
- Everton — 1.2 miles away
- Liverpool — 2.0 miles away
London
- Chelsea — 3.3 miles away
- Arsenal — 3.4 miles away
- Fulham — 4.6 miles away
- West Ham United — 5.3 miles away
- Brentford — 7.0 miles away
- Tottenham Hotspur — 7.2 miles away
- Crystal Palace — 7.8 miles away
Location
Liverpool
London
Who Should Choose Each?
Choose Liverpool if:
- More affordable overall (salary-adjusted)
- Lower rent costs
- More affordable house prices
- Coastal Location
- Vibrant Nightlife
- Student Population
Choose London if:
- Higher average salaries
- More sunshine
- Less rainfall
- Warmer average temperature
- Major Airport Nearby
- Strong Rail Links
- Large City
- High Salaries
Overall Score
Liverpool
London
Final Verdict
Liverpool comes out ahead overall.
Taking everything into account, Liverpool has a clear but not overwhelming advantage over London. The biggest factor is affordability, supported by a positive showing in weather. London remains a perfectly viable option, particularly if your personal priorities differ from the weighted criteria used here.