Aberdeen vs London
Aberdeen wins on purchasing power. Aberdeen data analysts have £663/month more disposable income after rent than their London counterparts.
After paying rent, a data analyst in Aberdeen retains £663/month more than in London — that's £7,956/year extra in purchasing power.
Aberdeen vs London: what the £663/month gap means for a data analyst
On paper, Aberdeen data analyst roles pay £7,000/year less than London. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Aberdeen workers keep £2,956/month versus £3,393/month in London.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Aberdeen rent runs £1,050/month versus £2,150/month in London. Once housing costs are factored in, Aberdeen workers have £1,906/month disposable income versus £1,243/month in London — that is £7,956/year in real spending power.
Aberdeen's rent-to-income ratio of 36% compares favourably to London's 63%.
For data analysts prioritising financial freedom, Aberdeen delivers significantly more disposable income despite lower gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 100 for London, a salary of £45,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £61,650 in London.
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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