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Southampton vs Manchester

Side-by-side cost of living comparison

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First location

Second location

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Southampton

Verdict

Manchester wins

8/9

Manchester

Southampton

South East

Manchester

North West

£375,210

Average House Price

-49%

£193,130

£38,803

Median Salary

-8%

£35,654

£1,458

Average Rent (pcm)

-43%

£828

£78.41

Monthly Bus Pass

-14%

£67.72

£297

Monthly Groceries

-14%

£257

£2,141

Council Tax (Band D)

-8%

£1,978

£145

Monthly Energy

-1%

£144

£21.78

Restaurant Meal

-14%

£18.81

£5.63

Pint of Beer

-14%

£4.86

To match your Southampton lifestyle in Manchester, you'd need to earn approximately £22,036 per year.