Bristol vs Glasgow
Glasgow wins on purchasing power. Glasgow data analysts have £320/month more disposable income after rent than their Bristol counterparts.
After paying rent, a data analyst in Glasgow retains £320/month more than in Bristol — that's £3,840/year extra in purchasing power.
Bristol vs Glasgow: what the £320/month gap means for a data analyst
On paper, Bristol data analyst roles pay £2,000/year more than Glasgow. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Bristol workers keep £2,813/month versus £2,683/month in Glasgow.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Bristol rent runs £1,350/month versus £900/month in Glasgow. Once housing costs are factored in, Glasgow workers have £1,783/month disposable income versus £1,463/month in Bristol — that is £3,840/year in real spending power.
Glasgow's rent-to-income ratio of 34% compares favourably to Bristol's 48%.
For data analysts prioritising financial freedom, Glasgow delivers significantly more disposable income despite lower gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 75 for Bristol and 62 for Glasgow, a salary of £42,000 in Bristol delivers equivalent purchasing power to £34,700 in Glasgow.
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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