Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Bristol vs Sheffield
Sheffield wins on purchasing power. Sheffield data analysts have £285/month more disposable income after rent than their Bristol counterparts.
Bristol salary
£42,000
£2,813/mo take-home
Sheffield salary
£38,000
£2,573/mo take-home
Sheffield wins by
+£285
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Sheffield
After paying rent, a data analyst in Sheffield retains £285/month more than in Bristol — that's £3,420/year extra in purchasing power.
+£285
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
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 75 for Bristol and 63 for Sheffield, a salary of £42,000 in Bristol delivers equivalent purchasing power to £35,300 in Sheffield.
Bristol £42,000 ≈
£35,300
in Sheffield
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Bristol
29%
Sheffield
45%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Bristol
£2.85
Sheffield
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Bristol
£1.90
Sheffield
£1.55
Gym membership
Bristol
£41/mo
Sheffield
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Bristol
£12.00
Sheffield
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Bristol or Sheffield? +
Bristol pays a median £42,000 vs £38,000 in Sheffield
— a gross difference of £4,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Sheffield professionals
have £285/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 Sheffield? +
In Bristol: gross £42,000 → £2,813/month net take-home.
In Sheffield: gross £38,000 → £2,573/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Bristol leaves £1,463/month
vs Sheffield's £1,748/month.
What salary in Sheffield matches Bristol purchasing power? +
Approximately £35,300 in Sheffield delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£42,000 in Bristol, based on a cost-of-living index of
75 (Bristol) vs 63 (Sheffield).
Is Bristol or Sheffield cheaper to live in? +
Sheffield is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 63 vs 75 for Bristol (London = 100).
Rent in Bristol averages £1,350/month (1-bed)
vs £825/month in Sheffield.
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 Sheffield the equivalent ratio is 32%.