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Preston vs Manchester

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Preston

Verdict

Manchester wins

8/9

Manchester

Preston

North West

Manchester

North West

£238,700

Average House Price

-19%

£193,130

£36,034

Median Salary

-1%

£35,654

£909

Average Rent (pcm)

-9%

£828

£68.40

Monthly Bus Pass

-1%

£67.72

£259

Monthly Groceries

-1%

£257

£2,163

Council Tax (Band D)

-9%

£1,978

£151

Monthly Energy

-5%

£144

£19.00

Restaurant Meal

-1%

£18.81

£4.91

Pint of Beer

-1%

£4.86

To match your Preston lifestyle in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately £32,823 per year.