Aberdeen vs Leicester
Leicester wins on purchasing power. Leicester data scientists have £342/month more disposable income after rent than their Aberdeen counterparts.
After paying rent, a data scientist in Leicester retains £342/month more than in Aberdeen — that's £4,104/year extra in purchasing power.
Aberdeen vs Leicester: what the £342/month gap means for a data scientist
On paper, Aberdeen data scientist roles pay £0/year more than Leicester. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Aberdeen workers keep £3,081/month versus £3,173/month in Leicester.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Aberdeen rent runs £1,050/month versus £800/month in Leicester. Once housing costs are factored in, Leicester workers have £2,373/month disposable income versus £2,031/month in Aberdeen — that is £4,104/year in real spending power.
Leicester's rent-to-income ratio of 25% compares favourably to Aberdeen's 34%.
For data scientists prioritising financial freedom, Leicester delivers significantly more disposable income despite comparable gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 63 for Leicester, a salary of £48,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £41,400 in Leicester.
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
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