Compare
Birmingham vs Manchester
Side-by-side cost of living comparison
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0/9
Birmingham
Verdict
Manchester wins
5/9
Manchester
Birmingham
West Midlands
vs
Manchester
North West
£243,540
Average House Price
-21%
£193,130
£35,429
Median Salary
+1%
£35,654
£994
Average Rent (pcm)
-17%
£828
£67.72
Monthly Bus Pass
0%
£67.72
£257
Monthly Groceries
0%
£257
£2,174
Council Tax (Band D)
-9%
£1,978
£147
Monthly Energy
-2%
£144
£18.81
Restaurant Meal
0%
£18.81
£4.86
Pint of Beer
0%
£4.86
To match your Birmingham lifestyle in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately £29,512 per year.