Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Bristol vs London
Bristol wins on purchasing power. Bristol data analysts have £120/month more disposable income after rent than their London counterparts.
Bristol salary
£42,000
£2,813/mo take-home
London salary
£52,000
£3,393/mo take-home
Bristol wins by
+£120
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Bristol
After paying rent, a data analyst in Bristol retains £120/month more than in London — that's £1,440/year extra in purchasing power.
+£120
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
London
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Gross salary
£52,000
Net monthly
£3,393
Rent (1-bed)
£2,050
Rent-to-income
60% — High pressure
After rent
£1,343
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 75 for Bristol and 100 for London, a salary of £42,000 in Bristol delivers equivalent purchasing power to £56,000 in London.
Bristol £42,000 ≈
£56,000
in London
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Bristol
29%
London
16%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Bristol
£2.85
London
£3.80
Transit (single trip)
Bristol
£1.90
London
£4.40
Gym membership
Bristol
£41/mo
London
£55/mo
Cinema ticket
Bristol
£12.00
London
£16.00
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Bristol or London? +
Bristol pays a median £42,000 vs £52,000 in London
— a gross difference of £10,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Bristol professionals
have £120/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 London? +
In Bristol: gross £42,000 → £2,813/month net take-home.
In London: gross £52,000 → £3,393/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Bristol leaves £1,463/month
vs London's £1,343/month.
What salary in London matches Bristol purchasing power? +
Approximately £56,000 in London delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£42,000 in Bristol, based on a cost-of-living index of
75 (Bristol) vs 100 (London).
Is Bristol or London cheaper to live in? +
Bristol is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 75 vs 100 for London (London = 100).
Rent in Bristol averages £1,350/month (1-bed)
vs £2,050/month in London.
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 London the equivalent ratio is 60%.