Edinburgh vs Exeter
Edinburgh wins on purchasing power. Edinburgh data / business analysts have £361/month more disposable income after rent than their Exeter counterparts.
After paying rent, a data / business analyst in Edinburgh retains £361/month more than in Exeter — that's £4,332/year extra in purchasing power.
Edinburgh vs Exeter: what the £361/month gap means for a data / business analyst
On paper, Edinburgh data / business analyst roles pay £8,000/year more than Exeter. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Edinburgh workers keep £2,914/month versus £2,453/month in Exeter.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Edinburgh rent runs £1,100/month versus £1,000/month in Exeter. Once housing costs are factored in, Edinburgh workers have £1,814/month disposable income versus £1,453/month in Exeter — that is £4,332/year in real spending power.
Edinburgh's rent-to-income ratio of 38% compares favourably to Exeter's 41%.
For data / business analysts prioritising financial freedom, Edinburgh delivers significantly more disposable income despite comparable gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 72 for Edinburgh and 70 for Exeter, a salary of £44,000 in Edinburgh delivers equivalent purchasing power to £42,800 in Exeter.
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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