Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Bristol vs Leeds
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds data analysts have £330/month more disposable income after rent than their Bristol counterparts.
Bristol salary
£42,000
£2,813/mo take-home
Leeds salary
£40,000
£2,693/mo take-home
Leeds wins by
+£330
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Leeds
After paying rent, a data analyst in Leeds retains £330/month more than in Bristol — that's £3,960/year extra in purchasing power.
+£330
per month
Bristol
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Gross salary
£42,000
Net monthly
£2,813
Rent (1-bed)
£1,350
Rent-to-income
48% — High pressure
After rent
£1,463
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 75 for Bristol and 66 for Leeds, a salary of £42,000 in Bristol delivers equivalent purchasing power to £36,950 in Leeds.
Bristol £42,000 ≈
£36,950
in Leeds
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Bristol
29%
Leeds
45%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Bristol
£2.85
Leeds
£2.51
Transit (single trip)
Bristol
£1.90
Leeds
£1.55
Gym membership
Bristol
£41/mo
Leeds
£36/mo
Cinema ticket
Bristol
£12.00
Leeds
£10.56
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Bristol or Leeds? +
Bristol pays a median £42,000 vs £40,000 in Leeds
— a gross difference of £2,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Leeds professionals
have £330/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a data analyst in Bristol vs Leeds? +
In Bristol: gross £42,000 → £2,813/month net take-home.
In Leeds: gross £40,000 → £2,693/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Bristol leaves £1,463/month
vs Leeds's £1,793/month.
What salary in Leeds matches Bristol purchasing power? +
Approximately £36,950 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£42,000 in Bristol, based on a cost-of-living index of
75 (Bristol) vs 66 (Leeds).
Is Bristol or Leeds cheaper to live in? +
Leeds is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 66 vs 75 for Bristol (London = 100).
Rent in Bristol averages £1,350/month (1-bed)
vs £900/month in Leeds.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Bristol? +
A data analyst in Bristol earning £42,000 takes home
£2,813/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,350/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 48%
(high pressure).
In Leeds the equivalent ratio is 33%.