Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Glasgow vs Leeds
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds data analysts have £10/month more disposable income after rent than their Glasgow counterparts.
Glasgow salary
£40,000
£2,683/mo take-home
Leeds salary
£40,000
£2,693/mo take-home
Leeds wins by
+£10
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Leeds
After paying rent, a data analyst in Leeds retains £10/month more than in Glasgow — that's £120/year extra in purchasing power.
+£10
per month
Glasgow
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Gross salary
£40,000
Net monthly
£2,683
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
34% — Stretched
After rent
£1,783
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 62 for Glasgow and 66 for Leeds, a salary of £40,000 in Glasgow delivers equivalent purchasing power to £42,600 in Leeds.
Glasgow £40,000 ≈
£42,600
in Leeds
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Glasgow
44%
Leeds
45%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Glasgow
£2.36
Leeds
£2.51
Transit (single trip)
Glasgow
£1.31
Leeds
£1.55
Gym membership
Glasgow
£34/mo
Leeds
£36/mo
Cinema ticket
Glasgow
£9.92
Leeds
£10.56
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Glasgow or Leeds? +
Glasgow pays a median £40,000 vs £40,000 in Leeds
— a gross difference of £0.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Leeds professionals
have £10/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a data analyst in Glasgow vs Leeds? +
In Glasgow: gross £40,000 → £2,683/month net take-home.
In Leeds: gross £40,000 → £2,693/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Glasgow leaves £1,783/month
vs Leeds's £1,793/month.
What salary in Leeds matches Glasgow purchasing power? +
Approximately £42,600 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£40,000 in Glasgow, based on a cost-of-living index of
62 (Glasgow) vs 66 (Leeds).
Is Glasgow or Leeds cheaper to live in? +
Glasgow is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 62 vs 66 for Leeds (London = 100).
Rent in Glasgow averages £900/month (1-bed)
vs £900/month in Leeds.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Glasgow? +
A data analyst in Glasgow earning £40,000 takes home
£2,683/month. With median 1-bed rent of £900/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 34%
(stretched).
In Leeds the equivalent ratio is 33%.