Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Aberdeen vs Leeds
Aberdeen wins on purchasing power. Aberdeen data analysts have £113/month more disposable income after rent than their Leeds counterparts.
Aberdeen salary
£45,000
£2,956/mo take-home
Leeds salary
£40,000
£2,693/mo take-home
Aberdeen wins by
+£113
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Aberdeen
After paying rent, a data analyst in Aberdeen retains £113/month more than in Leeds — that's £1,356/year extra in purchasing power.
+£113
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
Leeds
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Gross salary
£40,000
Net monthly
£2,693
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
33% — Comfortable
After rent
£1,793
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 66 for Leeds, a salary of £45,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £40,700 in Leeds.
Aberdeen £45,000 ≈
£40,700
in Leeds
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Aberdeen
43%
Leeds
45%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Aberdeen
£2.77
Leeds
£2.51
Transit (single trip)
Aberdeen
£1.43
Leeds
£1.55
Gym membership
Aberdeen
£40/mo
Leeds
£36/mo
Cinema ticket
Aberdeen
£11.68
Leeds
£10.56
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Aberdeen or Leeds? +
Aberdeen pays a median £45,000 vs £40,000 in Leeds
— a gross difference of £5,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Aberdeen professionals
have £113/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 Leeds? +
In Aberdeen: gross £45,000 → £2,956/month net take-home.
In Leeds: gross £40,000 → £2,693/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Aberdeen leaves £1,906/month
vs Leeds's £1,793/month.
What salary in Leeds matches Aberdeen purchasing power? +
Approximately £40,700 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£45,000 in Aberdeen, based on a cost-of-living index of
73 (Aberdeen) vs 66 (Leeds).
Is Aberdeen or Leeds cheaper to live in? +
Leeds is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 66 vs 73 for Aberdeen (London = 100).
Rent in Aberdeen averages £1,050/month (1-bed)
vs £900/month in Leeds.
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 Leeds the equivalent ratio is 33%.