Leeds vs Nottingham
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds data / business analysts have £250/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.
After paying rent, a data / business analyst in Leeds retains £250/month more than in Nottingham — that's £3,000/year extra in purchasing power.
Leeds vs Nottingham: what the £250/month gap means for a data / business analyst
On paper, Leeds data / business analyst roles pay £5,000/year more than Nottingham. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Leeds workers keep £2,933/month versus £2,633/month in Nottingham.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Leeds rent runs £900/month versus £850/month in Nottingham. Once housing costs are factored in, Leeds workers have £2,033/month disposable income versus £1,783/month in Nottingham — that is £3,000/year in real spending power.
Leeds's rent-to-income ratio of 31% compares favourably to Nottingham's 32%.
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 66 for Leeds and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £44,000 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to £42,000 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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