Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Aberdeen vs Glasgow
Aberdeen wins on purchasing power. Aberdeen data analysts have £123/month more disposable income after rent than their Glasgow counterparts.
Aberdeen salary
£45,000
£2,956/mo take-home
Glasgow salary
£40,000
£2,683/mo take-home
Aberdeen wins by
+£123
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Aberdeen
After paying rent, a data analyst in Aberdeen retains £123/month more than in Glasgow — that's £1,476/year extra in purchasing power.
+£123
per month
Aberdeen
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Gross salary
£45,000
Net monthly
£2,956
Rent (1-bed)
£1,050
Rent-to-income
36% — Stretched
After rent
£1,906
Glasgow
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Gross salary
£40,000
Net monthly
£2,683
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
34% — Stretched
After rent
£1,783
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 62 for Glasgow, a salary of £45,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £38,200 in Glasgow.
Aberdeen £45,000 ≈
£38,200
in Glasgow
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Aberdeen
43%
Glasgow
44%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Aberdeen
£2.77
Glasgow
£2.36
Transit (single trip)
Aberdeen
£1.43
Glasgow
£1.31
Gym membership
Aberdeen
£40/mo
Glasgow
£34/mo
Cinema ticket
Aberdeen
£11.68
Glasgow
£9.92
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Aberdeen or Glasgow? +
Aberdeen pays a median £45,000 vs £40,000 in Glasgow
— a gross difference of £5,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Aberdeen professionals
have £123/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a data analyst in Aberdeen vs Glasgow? +
In Aberdeen: gross £45,000 → £2,956/month net take-home.
In Glasgow: gross £40,000 → £2,683/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Aberdeen leaves £1,906/month
vs Glasgow's £1,783/month.
What salary in Glasgow matches Aberdeen purchasing power? +
Approximately £38,200 in Glasgow delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£45,000 in Aberdeen, based on a cost-of-living index of
73 (Aberdeen) vs 62 (Glasgow).
Is Aberdeen or Glasgow cheaper to live in? +
Glasgow is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 62 vs 73 for Aberdeen (London = 100).
Rent in Aberdeen averages £1,050/month (1-bed)
vs £900/month in Glasgow.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Aberdeen? +
A data analyst in Aberdeen earning £45,000 takes home
£2,956/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,050/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 36%
(stretched).
In Glasgow the equivalent ratio is 34%.