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 |
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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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
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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.