Data Analyst · City comparison · 2026

Newcastle vs Nottingham

Newcastle wins on purchasing power. Newcastle data analysts have £100/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.

Newcastle salary
£38,000
£2,573/mo take-home
Nottingham salary
£38,000
£2,573/mo take-home
Newcastle wins by
+£100
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Newcastle

After paying rent, a data analyst in Newcastle retains £100/month more than in Nottingham — that's £1,200/year extra in purchasing power.

+£100
per month
Newcastle
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Gross salary £38,000
Net monthly £2,573
Rent (1-bed) £750
Rent-to-income 29% — Comfortable
After rent £1,823
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

Monthly cost comparison

All figures monthly · 2025/26

Category Newcastle Nottingham Delta
Rent (1-bed median) £750 £850 +13%
Transport £75 £58 -23%
Council tax £112 £118 +5%
Groceries £255 £260 +2%
Disposable income remaining £1,249 £1,154 -8%

Sources: LinkedIn 2025 · Rightmove Q4 2025 · HMRC 2025/26 · Numbeo 2025

Cost-of-living equivalence

Based on a cost-of-living index of 61 for Newcastle and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £38,000 in Newcastle delivers equivalent purchasing power to £39,250 in Nottingham.

Newcastle £38,000 ≈
£39,250
in Nottingham

Income retention after all essentials

% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries

Newcastle 49%
Nottingham 45%

Everyday costs

Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025

Cappuccino
Newcastle £2.32
Nottingham £2.39
Transit (single trip)
Newcastle £1.79
Nottingham £1.38
Gym membership
Newcastle £34/mo
Nottingham £35/mo
Cinema ticket
Newcastle £9.76
Nottingham £10.08

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Frequently asked questions

Does a data analyst earn more in Newcastle or Nottingham? +
Newcastle pays a median £38,000 vs £38,000 in Nottingham — a gross difference of £0. However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Newcastle professionals have £100/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a data analyst in Newcastle vs Nottingham? +
In Newcastle: gross £38,000£2,573/month net take-home. In Nottingham: gross £38,000£2,573/month net take-home. After paying median 1-bed rent, Newcastle leaves £1,823/month vs Nottingham's £1,723/month.
What salary in Nottingham matches Newcastle purchasing power? +
Approximately £39,250 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to £38,000 in Newcastle, based on a cost-of-living index of 61 (Newcastle) vs 63 (Nottingham).
Is Newcastle or Nottingham cheaper to live in? +
Newcastle is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 61 vs 63 for Nottingham (London = 100). Rent in Newcastle averages £750/month (1-bed) vs £850/month in Nottingham.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Newcastle? +
A data analyst in Newcastle earning £38,000 takes home £2,573/month. With median 1-bed rent of £750/month, the rent-to-income ratio is 29% (comfortable). In Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 33%.

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