Cardiff vs Sheffield
Sheffield wins on purchasing power. Sheffield accountant (qualified)s have £255/month more disposable income after rent than their Cardiff counterparts.
After paying rent, a accountant (qualified) in Sheffield retains £255/month more than in Cardiff — that's £3,060/year extra in purchasing power.
Cardiff vs Sheffield: what the £255/month gap means for a accountant (qualified)
On paper, Cardiff accountant (qualified) roles pay £3,000/year less than Sheffield. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Cardiff workers keep £2,453/month versus £2,633/month in Sheffield.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Cardiff rent runs £900/month versus £825/month in Sheffield. Once housing costs are factored in, Sheffield workers have £1,808/month disposable income versus £1,553/month in Cardiff — that is £3,060/year in real spending power.
Sheffield's rent-to-income ratio of 31% compares favourably to Cardiff's 37%.
For accountant (qualified)s prioritising financial freedom, Sheffield delivers significantly more disposable income despite comparable gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 64 for Cardiff and 63 for Sheffield, a salary of £36,000 in Cardiff delivers equivalent purchasing power to £35,450 in Sheffield.
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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