Newcastle vs Liverpool
Cost of living, weather and lifestyle comparison.
Cheaper: Liverpool
Better Weather: Newcastle
Lifestyle: Liverpool
Overall: Liverpool
Cost of Living (2025 data) Liverpool
| Newcastle | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | £1,206 | £893 |
| Average House Price | £196,376 | £177,378 |
| Average Monthly Energy Bill | £88.60 | £88.60 |
| Average Monthly Food Cost | £58.20 | £64.20 |
| Average Salary | £3,255 | £3,293 |
Living in Liverpool is a touch easier on the wallet than Newcastle. Costs across the board — from monthly rent to weekly grocery shops — tend to be a little lower. It is a meaningful difference, though not a dramatic one.
Weather (2025 data) Newcastle
| Newcastle | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Hours | 1334 | 1374 |
| Rainfall | 652mm | 812mm |
| Average Temperature | 12.45°C | 13.09°C |
There is very little to choose between Newcastle and Liverpool when it comes to weather. Both cities experience similar levels of sunshine, rainfall and warmth throughout the year, which is perhaps unsurprising given their relative proximity within the UK.
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Lifestyle & Location Liverpool
Liverpool comes out just ahead on lifestyle factors. Its advantages include Coastal Location, Student Population. However, the margin is slim and the other city is far from lacking — it simply has a slightly different mix of strengths.
Newcastle
- Active nightlife and entertainment scene (lifestyle)
- Lower than average housing costs (economic)
- Population 320,605
Liverpool
- City is located on the coast (location)
- Active nightlife and entertainment scene (lifestyle)
- Large student population (lifestyle)
- Population 508,961
Nearest Premier League Football Clubs
Newcastle
- Newcastle United — 0.2 miles away
Liverpool
- Everton — 1.2 miles away
- Liverpool — 2.0 miles away
Location
Newcastle
Liverpool
Who Should Choose Each?
Choose Newcastle if:
- Less rainfall
- Affordable Housing
Choose Liverpool if:
- More affordable overall (salary-adjusted)
- Lower rent costs
- More affordable house prices
- Warmer average temperature
- Coastal Location
- Student Population
Overall Score
Newcastle
Liverpool
Final Verdict
Liverpool comes out ahead overall.
The verdict goes to Liverpool, driven primarily by its edge in lifestyle with cost of living providing additional support. It is a meaningful gap, though not a chasm — Newcastle still has genuine strengths and would suit people whose priorities lean towards what it does best.