Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Leeds vs Sheffield
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds data analysts have £45/month more disposable income after rent than their Sheffield counterparts.
Leeds salary
£40,000
£2,693/mo take-home
Sheffield salary
£38,000
£2,573/mo take-home
Leeds wins by
+£45
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Leeds
After paying rent, a data analyst in Leeds retains £45/month more than in Sheffield — that's £540/year extra in purchasing power.
+£45
per month
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
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 66 for Leeds and 63 for Sheffield, a salary of £40,000 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to £38,200 in Sheffield.
Leeds £40,000 ≈
£38,200
in Sheffield
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Leeds
45%
Sheffield
45%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Leeds
£2.51
Sheffield
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Leeds
£1.55
Sheffield
£1.55
Gym membership
Leeds
£36/mo
Sheffield
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Leeds
£10.56
Sheffield
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Leeds or Sheffield? +
Leeds pays a median £40,000 vs £38,000 in Sheffield
— a gross difference of £2,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Leeds professionals
have £45/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 Sheffield? +
In Leeds: gross £40,000 → £2,693/month net take-home.
In Sheffield: gross £38,000 → £2,573/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Leeds leaves £1,793/month
vs Sheffield's £1,748/month.
What salary in Sheffield matches Leeds purchasing power? +
Approximately £38,200 in Sheffield delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£40,000 in Leeds, based on a cost-of-living index of
66 (Leeds) vs 63 (Sheffield).
Is Leeds or Sheffield cheaper to live in? +
Sheffield 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 £825/month in Sheffield.
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 Sheffield the equivalent ratio is 32%.