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Well known throughout the country for its thriving music scene, nightlife, and of course, curry, Manchester is one of the North’s liveliest and largest cities. It became known as ‘Cottonopolis’ in the Victorian era thanks to the fact it was the world’s largest cotton market during the period. These days, the city has a diverse and thriving economy.  It’s an affordable place to live compared to the rest of the UK too.

Pros

• Excellent location for media opportunities - ITV, BBC, and a number of major newspapers have a strong presence here.
• Strong office property market
• Great for football, cricket and sports fans in general.
• Plenty of nightlife, dining, and entertainment to enjoy,
• Wide variety of companies makes it a good place for a career in administration and secretarial work.
• Very affordable living costs compared to most cities.
• Women earn more here, and there’s a lower gender pay gap.
• Good travel links.

Cons

• Slightly lower average salaries than the national average.
• Large gap between high and low earners.