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 |
Liverpool is considerably cheaper than London across the board. From rent and house prices to energy bills and weekly food shops, residents in Liverpool enjoy a markedly lower cost of living. It is worth noting that average salaries in London are around 34% higher, which partially offsets the difference in living costs. This is one of the most significant differences between these two cities and is likely to be a deciding factor for many.
Weather (2025 data) London
| Liverpool | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Hours | 1374 | 1533 |
| Rainfall | 812mm | 604mm |
| Average Temperature | 13.09°C | 15.00°C |
Climate is one area where London clearly pulls ahead of Liverpool. London receives around 159 more hours of sunshine per year and it is also drier, with roughly 208 mm less rainfall annually. The combination of more sunshine, less rain and more comfortable temperatures makes London one of the more weather-blessed options for UK city living.
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Lifestyle & Location London
On balance, London offers a marginally richer lifestyle package. Its advantages include Major Airport Nearby, Strong Rail Links, Large City. That said, the gap is narrow enough that individual priorities could easily swing the verdict the other way.
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
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Location
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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.
Liverpool comes out ahead overall, with affordability being the primary reason for the difference. Weather also plays a supporting role. While London is by no means a poor choice, Liverpool offers a more rounded package when all factors are weighed up together.