Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Aberdeen vs Sheffield
Aberdeen wins on purchasing power. Aberdeen data analysts have £158/month more disposable income after rent than their Sheffield counterparts.
Aberdeen salary
£45,000
£2,956/mo take-home
Sheffield salary
£38,000
£2,573/mo take-home
Aberdeen wins by
+£158
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Aberdeen
After paying rent, a data analyst in Aberdeen retains £158/month more than in Sheffield — that's £1,896/year extra in purchasing power.
+£158
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
Sheffield
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Gross salary
£38,000
Net monthly
£2,573
Rent (1-bed)
£825
Rent-to-income
32% — Comfortable
After rent
£1,748
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 63 for Sheffield, a salary of £45,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £38,850 in Sheffield.
Aberdeen £45,000 ≈
£38,850
in Sheffield
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Aberdeen
43%
Sheffield
45%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Aberdeen
£2.77
Sheffield
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Aberdeen
£1.43
Sheffield
£1.55
Gym membership
Aberdeen
£40/mo
Sheffield
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Aberdeen
£11.68
Sheffield
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Aberdeen or Sheffield? +
Aberdeen pays a median £45,000 vs £38,000 in Sheffield
— a gross difference of £7,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Aberdeen professionals
have £158/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 Sheffield? +
In Aberdeen: gross £45,000 → £2,956/month net take-home.
In Sheffield: gross £38,000 → £2,573/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Aberdeen leaves £1,906/month
vs Sheffield's £1,748/month.
What salary in Sheffield matches Aberdeen purchasing power? +
Approximately £38,850 in Sheffield delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£45,000 in Aberdeen, based on a cost-of-living index of
73 (Aberdeen) vs 63 (Sheffield).
Is Aberdeen or Sheffield cheaper to live in? +
Sheffield is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 63 vs 73 for Aberdeen (London = 100).
Rent in Aberdeen averages £1,050/month (1-bed)
vs £825/month in Sheffield.
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 Sheffield the equivalent ratio is 32%.