Aberdeen vs Leeds
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds data / business analysts have £281/month more disposable income after rent than their Aberdeen counterparts.
After paying rent, a data / business analyst in Leeds retains £281/month more than in Aberdeen — that's £3,372/year extra in purchasing power.
Aberdeen vs Leeds: what the £281/month gap means for a data / business analyst
On paper, Aberdeen data / business analyst roles pay £2,000/year less than Leeds. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Aberdeen workers keep £2,802/month versus £2,933/month in Leeds.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Aberdeen rent runs £1,050/month versus £900/month in Leeds. Once housing costs are factored in, Leeds workers have £2,033/month disposable income versus £1,752/month in Aberdeen — that is £3,372/year in real spending power.
Leeds's rent-to-income ratio of 31% compares favourably to Aberdeen's 37%.
For data / business analysts prioritising financial freedom, Leeds delivers significantly more disposable income despite comparable gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 66 for Leeds, a salary of £42,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £37,950 in Leeds.
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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