The results are in! The UK City Quality of Life Guide for 2024 and here’s how Manchester faired.
According to the survey, 71% of people working in Manchester are happy with their work-life balance, but what else makes the city stand out to those who may be willing to relocate?
Known as being at the heart of the industrial revolution, and for building the country’s first working canal, Manchester has an energetic population of 622,635. This has increased by 0.75% since last year, making this city one of the fastest growing across all studied locations.
Manchester is the 13th most affordable city to purchase a home while having the third-highest average salary. This is why it’s the second most attractive city to those who are willing to locate (just behind London). All these factors highlight Manchester as one of the most up-and-coming places to live and work. Find out what else your city has to offer candidates looking to move below.
Manchester’s top industries with the most employees in 2024, start with Advanced Manufacturing, Creative Media, Digital and technology and Life sciences and healthcare.
Manchester’s average salary in 2024 is £37,500, compared to 2022 where it was £33.6k. In 2024 there are over 841,000 vacancies in July and September, and 1,122,000 job vacancies in the previous year in Manchester.
There are several reasons why people choose to move to our fantastic city. Here are a few reasons why Manchester residents first chose to live in the area:
Quality of life is considered a top choice for homebuyers and investors. Here are some factors that contribute to Manchester’s quality of life:
Safety has a high index of 44.7 which is higher than cities like Paris, Washington DC and Sao Paulo.
Manchester has a lower cost of living than the rest of the UK and salaries are competitive.
Manchester has many safe community neighbourhoods, including Didsbury, Altrincham and Sale.
Manchester’s job market is strong and they have good pay rises. The city has thriving manufacturing, creative media, technology and finance sectors.
Manchester is close to natural beauty like the Peak District.
Here at V7, we love working and living in the heart of the city centre. The Northern Quarter hosts hundreds of fantastic independent businesses and it’s all right on our doorstep. If you’re considering moving to Manchester and starting a new career, why not V7? We have worked hard to create an empowering environment that allows everyone on our team to be the best they can be. The atmosphere we create and the bespoke training we provide gives our team the tools they need to succeed, which is why we invest so heavily in your career progression.
