Brighton vs Liverpool

Which is better to live in? (2026)

59

Brighton

South East

Grade CHigher Overall
57

Liverpool

North West

Grade C
Brighton: 4 wins|Liverpool: 5 wins

Category Comparison

Brighton
Category
Liverpool
59/100BETTER
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
57/100
25/100
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
BETTER41/100
100% Good/OutstandingBETTER
๐ŸŽ“Schools
60% Good/Outstanding
90/100
๐Ÿš†Transport
BETTER91/100
48/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
BETTER56/100
~ยฃ418/mo
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
BETTER~ยฃ407/mo
76/100BETTER
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
74/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
BETTER48/100
41/100BETTER
๐ŸฅHealthcare
25/100

Our Verdict

Brighton and Liverpool are closely matched overall. Brighton performs better in schools and broadband, while Liverpool has the advantage in crime safety and transport. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brighton or Liverpool better to live in?

Brighton and Liverpool are closely matched overall. Brighton performs better in schools and broadband, while Liverpool has the advantage in crime safety and transport. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.

Is Brighton safer than Liverpool?

Liverpool scores higher for crime safety (41/100) compared to Brighton (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Brighton or Liverpool?

Brighton has 15 schools within 3km, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Liverpool has 15 schools nearby, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Brighton or Liverpool?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in Liverpool (~ยฃ407/month) compared to Brighton (~ยฃ418/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.