Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Leeds vs Nottingham
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds data analysts have £70/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.
Leeds salary
£40,000
£2,693/mo take-home
Nottingham salary
£38,000
£2,573/mo take-home
Leeds wins by
+£70
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Leeds
After paying rent, a data analyst in Leeds retains £70/month more than in Nottingham — that's £840/year extra in purchasing power.
+£70
per month
Leeds
View full breakdown →
Gross salary
£40,000
Net monthly
£2,693
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
33% — Comfortable
After rent
£1,793
Nottingham
View full breakdown →
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 66 for Leeds and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £40,000 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to £38,200 in Nottingham.
Leeds £40,000 ≈
£38,200
in Nottingham
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Leeds
45%
Nottingham
45%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Leeds
£2.51
Nottingham
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Leeds
£1.55
Nottingham
£1.38
Gym membership
Leeds
£36/mo
Nottingham
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Leeds
£10.56
Nottingham
£10.08
Financial tools
Popular products for UK earners
Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Leeds or Nottingham? +
Leeds pays a median £40,000 vs £38,000 in Nottingham
— a gross difference of £2,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Leeds professionals
have £70/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a data analyst in Leeds vs Nottingham? +
In Leeds: gross £40,000 → £2,693/month net take-home.
In Nottingham: gross £38,000 → £2,573/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Leeds leaves £1,793/month
vs Nottingham's £1,723/month.
What salary in Nottingham matches Leeds purchasing power? +
Approximately £38,200 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£40,000 in Leeds, based on a cost-of-living index of
66 (Leeds) vs 63 (Nottingham).
Is Leeds or Nottingham cheaper to live in? +
Nottingham is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 63 vs 66 for Leeds (London = 100).
Rent in Leeds averages £900/month (1-bed)
vs £850/month in Nottingham.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Leeds? +
A data analyst in Leeds earning £40,000 takes home
£2,693/month. With median 1-bed rent of £900/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 33%
(comfortable).
In Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 33%.