London vs Manchester

Cost of living, weather and lifestyle comparison.

Cheaper: Manchester
Better Weather: London
Lifestyle: Tie
Overall: Manchester

Cost of Living

London Manchester
Average Rent £2286.00 £1347.00
Average Salary £4641.00 £3293.00

Living in Manchester costs noticeably less, particularly housing which is about 70% cheaper than London.

Weather

London Manchester
Sunshine Hours 1533 1374
Rainfall 604mm 812mm

London enjoys noticeably more sunshine throughout the year.

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Lifestyle & Location

Both cities offer similar lifestyle characteristics.

London
  • Within close distance of a major airport (transport)
  • Good rail connectivity to major cities (transport)
  • Above average salaries (economic)
  • Major UK city (size)
Manchester
  • Good rail connectivity to major cities (transport)
  • Active nightlife and entertainment scene (lifestyle)
  • Large student population (lifestyle)
  • Major UK city (size)

Location

London
Manchester

Who Should Choose Each?

Choose London if:
  • Better weather
Choose Manchester if:
  • Lower cost of living
London
Manchester

Final Verdict

Manchester comes out ahead overall.

Manchester comes out ahead overall, largely due to stronger affordability.