Sheffield vs York
Sheffield wins on purchasing power. Sheffield data / business analysts have £305/month more disposable income after rent than their York counterparts.
After paying rent, a data / business analyst in Sheffield retains £305/month more than in York — that's £3,660/year extra in purchasing power.
Sheffield vs York: what the £305/month gap means for a data / business analyst
On paper, Sheffield data / business analyst roles pay £3,000/year more than York. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Sheffield workers keep £2,693/month versus £2,513/month in York.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Sheffield rent runs £825/month versus £950/month in York. Once housing costs are factored in, Sheffield workers have £1,868/month disposable income versus £1,563/month in York — that is £3,660/year in real spending power.
Sheffield's rent-to-income ratio of 31% compares favourably to York's 38%.
For data / business analysts prioritising financial freedom, Sheffield delivers significantly more disposable income despite comparable gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 63 for Sheffield and 68 for York, a salary of £40,000 in Sheffield delivers equivalent purchasing power to £43,150 in York.
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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