Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Glasgow vs Nottingham
Glasgow wins on purchasing power. Glasgow data analysts have £60/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.
Glasgow salary
£40,000
£2,683/mo take-home
Nottingham salary
£38,000
£2,573/mo take-home
Glasgow wins by
+£60
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Glasgow
After paying rent, a data analyst in Glasgow retains £60/month more than in Nottingham — that's £720/year extra in purchasing power.
+£60
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
Nottingham
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Gross salary
£38,000
Net monthly
£2,573
Rent (1-bed)
£850
Rent-to-income
33% — Comfortable
After rent
£1,723
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 62 for Glasgow and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £40,000 in Glasgow delivers equivalent purchasing power to £40,650 in Nottingham.
Glasgow £40,000 ≈
£40,650
in Nottingham
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Glasgow
44%
Nottingham
45%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Glasgow
£2.36
Nottingham
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Glasgow
£1.31
Nottingham
£1.38
Gym membership
Glasgow
£34/mo
Nottingham
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Glasgow
£9.92
Nottingham
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Glasgow or Nottingham? +
Glasgow pays a median £40,000 vs £38,000 in Nottingham
— a gross difference of £2,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Glasgow professionals
have £60/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 Nottingham? +
In Glasgow: gross £40,000 → £2,683/month net take-home.
In Nottingham: gross £38,000 → £2,573/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Glasgow leaves £1,783/month
vs Nottingham's £1,723/month.
What salary in Nottingham matches Glasgow purchasing power? +
Approximately £40,650 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£40,000 in Glasgow, based on a cost-of-living index of
62 (Glasgow) vs 63 (Nottingham).
Is Glasgow or Nottingham cheaper to live in? +
Glasgow is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 62 vs 63 for Nottingham (London = 100).
Rent in Glasgow averages £900/month (1-bed)
vs £850/month in Nottingham.
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 Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 33%.