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IsItWorthLivingHere
United Kingdom • Updated 2026

Is it worth living in Wolverhampton on £25,000?

Compare take-home pay vs essentials (rent, food, transport, utilities). Use sliders to match your situation — then judge by disposable left + rent pressure.

Take-home (monthly)
£1,752
Essentials total
£1,255
Disposable left
£497
Rent % of income
45%
Rent£780
Food£235
Transport£100
Utilities£140
Verdict
13/100 • Struggle

Housing costs in Wolverhampton are high (around 45% of income), which will limit your ability to save. You will have some spending money, but big savings goals or frequent travel might be tight. Overall, this salary is likely too low for an independent lifestyle in Wolverhampton without compromises.

FAQ
Is this accurate?

It’s a consistent baseline for comparisons. Sliders let you match your real situation.

What comfort score is “good”?

Rough guide: 70+ comfortable, 50–69 okay, 30–49 tight, below 30 struggle.

What’s the best lever?

Rent. If rent is high relative to take-home, the outcome is tight even on decent salaries.