Plymouth vs Nottingham
Cost of living, weather and lifestyle comparison.
Cheaper: Nottingham
Better Weather: Plymouth
Lifestyle: Plymouth
Overall: Plymouth
Cost of Living (2025 data) Nottingham
| Plymouth | Nottingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | £985 | £1,008 |
| Average House Price | £217,671 | £194,014 |
| Average Monthly Energy Bill | £102.30 | £93.70 |
| Average Monthly Food Cost | £68.80 | £66.70 |
| Average Salary | £3,453 | £3,259 |
There is very little to separate Plymouth and Nottingham on affordability. Rents, grocery bills and household costs are all within a comparable range, and average salaries are close enough that disposable income levels are broadly equivalent in both cities.
Weather (2025 data) Plymouth
| Plymouth | Nottingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Hours | 1656 | 1373 |
| Rainfall | 881mm | 612mm |
| Average Temperature | 14.64°C | 13.82°C |
Plymouth has a slight edge over Nottingham in terms of overall weather. Plymouth receives around 283 more hours of sunshine per year and it is also drier, with roughly 269 mm less rainfall annually. The difference is modest, but over the course of a year it contributes to a marginally more pleasant climate.
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Lifestyle & Location Plymouth
Lifestyle is an area where Plymouth clearly shines. Standout features include Coastal Location, Access to Nature. It provides a richer overall package of amenities, character and livability. That said, Nottingham has its own draws such as Student Population, Affordable Housing. This is likely to be a major consideration for anyone weighing up a move.
Plymouth
- City is located on the coast (location)
- Close to parks, countryside or national parks (environment)
- Population 272,067
Nottingham
- Large student population (lifestyle)
- Lower than average housing costs (economic)
- Population 331,077
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Who Should Choose Each?
Choose Plymouth if:
- More sunshine
- Warmer average temperature
- Coastal Location
- Access to Nature
Choose Nottingham if:
- More affordable house prices
- Less rainfall
- Student Population
- Affordable Housing
Overall Score
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Final Verdict
Plymouth comes out ahead overall.
Taking everything into account, Plymouth has a clear but not overwhelming advantage over Nottingham. The biggest factor is lifestyle, supported by a positive showing in weather. Nottingham remains a perfectly viable option, particularly if your personal priorities differ from the weighted criteria used here.