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Our Verdict
Cardiff and London are closely matched overall. Cardiff performs better in crime safety and schools, while London has the advantage in transport and affordability. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardiff or London better to live in?
Cardiff and London are closely matched overall. Cardiff performs better in crime safety and schools, while London has the advantage in transport and affordability. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.
Is Cardiff safer than London?
Cardiff scores higher for crime safety (72/100) compared to London (56/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.
Which has better schools, Cardiff or London?
Cardiff has 0 schools within 3km, with 0% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. London has 15 schools nearby, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in Cardiff or London?
Estimated monthly bills are lower in London (~£387/month) compared to Cardiff (~£405/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.
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.