What is the cost of living in Manchester?

Manchester has a cost of living index of 98 (100 = United Kingdom average). Median monthly rent is £950 and median household income is £32,000.

What is the average rent in Manchester?

The median monthly rent in Manchester is £950. The median home price is £260,000.

Is Manchester affordable?

Manchester's rent-to-income ratio is 35.6%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning rent takes a significant portion of household income.

What are the average salaries in Manchester?

Salaries in Manchester vary by occupation. Software Engineers earn a median of £50,960, Registered Nurses earn £34,300, and Teachers earn £29,400.

What is the quality of life in Manchester?

Manchester scores 58/100 on our quality of life index, which factors in affordability, safety (50/100), healthcare (74/100), air quality, green space, and transit access.

Manchester has a safety score of 50/100 with a crime rate of 110.5 per 1,000 residents. Exercise caution in certain areas.

Is Manchester good for digital nomads?

Manchester scores 69/100 for digital nomads, factoring in internet speed (70 Mbps), walkability (78/100), safety, and cost of living. It's a strong choice for remote workers.

What is the weather like in Manchester?

Manchester has summer highs around 20°C (68°F) and winter lows around 4°C (39°F). The city gets 1,276 hours of sunshine per year with 869mm of rainfall and 7 snow days.

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Manchester

Deep-dive city intelligence: cost of living, quality of life, climate, safety, walkability, and lifestyle metrics — all in one place.

Cost Index

0/ 100

Quality of Life

58/ 100

Median Income

£32,000

Median Rent

£950/mo

Safety

50/ 100

12mo Trend

-1pts

Quality of Life Dashboard

Overall QoL

National avg: 61

Safety

Crime: 110.5/1k

Healthcare

Walkability

Nat avg: 72

Digital Nomad

Nat avg: 65

Purchasing Power

32653

Air Quality (AQI)

Green Space

18%

Education

80/100

Climate & Weather

Summer

20°C

68°F

Winter

4°C

39°F

Sunshine

1,276

hrs/year

Rainfall

869

mm/year

Snow Days

days/year

Temperature Range

-20°C0°C20°C40°C

Lifestyle Intelligence

Walk Score78/100

Transit Score72/100

Internet Speed70 Mbps

Avg Commute32 min

Nightlife92/100

Startup Score82/100

4 Universities

Education score: 80/100

Grocery Basket & Monthly Costs

Milk (1L)

£1.05

Bread

£1.00

Eggs (12)

£2.40

Rice (1kg)

£1.38

Chicken (1kg)

£5.60

Beer (500ml)

£4.50

☕

Coffee

£3.10

🚌

Transit Pass

£72

💪

Gym

£30

🎬

Cinema

£11

Monthly Essentials Total£186

Estimated from 15L milk, 8 loaves, 48 eggs, 4kg rice, 8kg chicken + transit + gym

Cost Breakdown

Housing

+14%vs avg

Food & Groceries

-6%vs avg

Transportation

-8%vs avg

Utilities

-12%vs avg

Healthcare

-2%vs avg

Top Neighborhoods

Northern Quarter£1,050/mo

Music & street culture

Ancoats£1,100/mo

New restaurants & lofts

Chorlton£900/mo

Green & eclectic

Salary Ranges in Manchester

Accountant£37,240

Entry: £26,813Expert: £52,881

Architect£41,160

Entry: £29,635Expert: £58,447

Automotive Technician£27,440

Entry: £19,757Expert: £38,965

Chef£24,500

Entry: £17,640Expert: £34,790

Civil Engineer£39,200

Entry: £28,224Expert: £55,664

Construction Manager£47,040

Entry: £33,869Expert: £66,797

Customer Service Representative£21,560

Entry: £15,523Expert: £30,615

Data Scientist£49,000

Entry: £35,280Expert: £69,580

12-Month Trend

100 · £956

99 · £954

99 · £953

98 · £949

97 · £947

97 · £946

97 · £944

96 · £944

97 · £947

98 · £949

99 · £953

99 · £954

Similar Cities in United Kingdom

Norwich96

East of England · £850/mo · QoL 63

Aberdeen95

Scotland · £750/mo · QoL 66

Exeter102

South West · £950/mo · QoL 65

Plymouth94

South West · £800/mo · QoL 64

Birmingham93

West Midlands · £850/mo · QoL 57

York103

Yorkshire · £1,000/mo · QoL 65

Other Cities in North West

Liverpool

£750/mo · QoL 58

Frequently Asked Questions

Affordability Score

Affordable — income vs rent

Digital Nomad Profile

DN Score

Internet

70 Mbps

Commute

32 min

Safety

50/100

Walkability

78/100

Tax Rates

Income Tax20%

National Insurance8%

Council Tax (est.)1.9%

VAT20%

Combined Tax Load

49.9%

Budget Quick Look

Monthly Income (est.)

£2,667

Median Rent

£950

After Rent

£1,717

Rent-to-Income

35.6%

Housing

Median Home Price

£260,000

Population

553,000

Startup Ecosystem

Startup Score

Major tech hub

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