Winner on purchasing power
Newcastle
After paying rent, a data analyst in Newcastle retains
£140/month more than in York —
that's £1,680/year extra in purchasing power.
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
York
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Gross salary
£39,000
Net monthly
£2,633
Rent (1-bed)
£950
Rent-to-income
36% — Stretched
After rent
£1,683
Newcastle vs York: what the £140/month gap means for a data analyst
On paper, Newcastle data analyst roles pay £1,000/year
less than York. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a
different story — Newcastle workers keep £2,573/month versus
£2,633/month in York.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Newcastle rent runs £750/month
versus £950/month in York. Once housing costs are factored in,
Newcastle workers have £1,823/month
disposable income versus £1,683/month in York —
that is £1,680/year in real spending power.
Newcastle's rent-to-income ratio of 29%
compares favourably to York's 36%.
Monthly cost comparison
All figures monthly · 2025/26
| Category |
Newcastle |
York |
Delta |
| Rent (1-bed median) |
£750 |
£950 |
+27% |
| Transport |
£75 |
£68 |
-9% |
| Council tax |
£112 |
£120 |
+7% |
| Groceries |
£255 |
£270 |
+6% |
| Disposable income remaining |
£1,249 |
£1,090 |
-13% |
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 68 for York,
a salary of £38,000 in Newcastle delivers
equivalent purchasing power to £42,350 in York.
Newcastle £38,000 ≈
£42,350
in York
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Newcastle
£2.32
York
£2.58
Transit (single trip)
Newcastle
£1.79
York
£1.62
Gym membership
Newcastle
£34/mo
York
£37/mo
Cinema ticket
Newcastle
£9.76
York
£10.88
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data analyst earn more in Newcastle or York?
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Newcastle pays a median £38,000 vs £39,000 in York
— a gross difference of £1,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Newcastle professionals
have £140/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 York?
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In Newcastle: gross £38,000 → £2,573/month net take-home.
In York: gross £39,000 → £2,633/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Newcastle leaves £1,823/month
vs York's £1,683/month.
What salary in York matches Newcastle purchasing power?
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Approximately £42,350 in York delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£38,000 in Newcastle, based on a cost-of-living index of
61 (Newcastle) vs 68 (York).
Is Newcastle or York cheaper to live in?
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Newcastle is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 61 vs 68 for York (London = 100).
Rent in Newcastle averages £750/month (1-bed)
vs £950/month in York.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Newcastle?
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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 York the equivalent ratio is 36%.