Brighton vs Leeds
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds data / business analysts have £500/month more disposable income after rent than their Brighton counterparts.
After paying rent, a data / business analyst in Leeds retains £500/month more than in Brighton — that's £6,000/year extra in purchasing power.
Brighton vs Leeds: what the £500/month gap means for a data / business analyst
On paper, Brighton data / business analyst roles pay £0/year more than Leeds. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Brighton workers keep £2,933/month versus £2,933/month in Leeds.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Brighton rent runs £1,400/month versus £900/month in Leeds. Once housing costs are factored in, Leeds workers have £2,033/month disposable income versus £1,533/month in Brighton — that is £6,000/year in real spending power.
Leeds's rent-to-income ratio of 31% compares favourably to Brighton's 48%.
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 82 for Brighton and 66 for Leeds, a salary of £44,000 in Brighton delivers equivalent purchasing power to £35,400 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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