Exeter vs Nottingham
Nottingham wins on purchasing power. Nottingham data / business analysts have £330/month more disposable income after rent than their Exeter counterparts.
After paying rent, a data / business analyst in Nottingham retains £330/month more than in Exeter — that's £3,960/year extra in purchasing power.
Exeter vs Nottingham: what the £330/month gap means for a data / business analyst
On paper, Exeter data / business analyst roles pay £3,000/year less than Nottingham. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Exeter workers keep £2,453/month versus £2,633/month in Nottingham.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Exeter rent runs £1,000/month versus £850/month in Nottingham. Once housing costs are factored in, Nottingham workers have £1,783/month disposable income versus £1,453/month in Exeter — that is £3,960/year in real spending power.
Nottingham's rent-to-income ratio of 32% compares favourably to Exeter's 41%.
For data / business analysts prioritising financial freedom, Nottingham delivers significantly more disposable income despite comparable gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 70 for Exeter and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £36,000 in Exeter delivers equivalent purchasing power to £32,400 in Nottingham.
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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