Bristol vs Glasgow
Glasgow wins on purchasing power. Glasgow accountant (qualified)s have £260/month more disposable income after rent than their Bristol counterparts.
After paying rent, a accountant (qualified) in Glasgow retains £260/month more than in Bristol — that's £3,120/year extra in purchasing power.
Bristol vs Glasgow: what the £260/month gap means for a accountant (qualified)
On paper, Bristol accountant (qualified) roles pay £3,000/year more than Glasgow. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Bristol workers keep £2,873/month versus £2,683/month in Glasgow.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Bristol rent runs £1,350/month versus £900/month in Glasgow. Once housing costs are factored in, Glasgow workers have £1,783/month disposable income versus £1,523/month in Bristol — that is £3,120/year in real spending power.
Glasgow's rent-to-income ratio of 34% compares favourably to Bristol's 47%.
For accountant (qualified)s prioritising financial freedom, Glasgow delivers significantly more disposable income despite lower gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 75 for Bristol and 62 for Glasgow, a salary of £43,000 in Bristol delivers equivalent purchasing power to £35,550 in Glasgow.
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
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