Financial Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Aberdeen vs Leeds
Aberdeen wins on purchasing power. Aberdeen financial analysts have £13/month more disposable income after rent than their Leeds counterparts.
Aberdeen salary
£55,000
£3,396/mo take-home
Leeds salary
£49,000
£3,233/mo take-home
Aberdeen wins by
+£13
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Aberdeen
After paying rent, a financial analyst in Aberdeen retains £13/month more than in Leeds — that's £156/year extra in purchasing power.
+£13
per month
Aberdeen
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Gross salary
£55,000
Net monthly
£3,396
Rent (1-bed)
£1,050
Rent-to-income
31% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,346
Leeds
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Gross salary
£49,000
Net monthly
£3,233
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
28% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,333
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 66 for Leeds, a salary of £55,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £49,750 in Leeds.
Aberdeen £55,000 ≈
£49,750
in Leeds
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Aberdeen
50%
Leeds
54%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Aberdeen
£2.77
Leeds
£2.51
Transit (single trip)
Aberdeen
£1.43
Leeds
£1.55
Gym membership
Aberdeen
£40/mo
Leeds
£36/mo
Cinema ticket
Aberdeen
£11.68
Leeds
£10.56
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Frequently asked questions
Does a financial analyst earn more in Aberdeen or Leeds? +
Aberdeen pays a median £55,000 vs £49,000 in Leeds
— a gross difference of £6,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Aberdeen professionals
have £13/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a financial analyst in Aberdeen vs Leeds? +
In Aberdeen: gross £55,000 → £3,396/month net take-home.
In Leeds: gross £49,000 → £3,233/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Aberdeen leaves £2,346/month
vs Leeds's £2,333/month.
What salary in Leeds matches Aberdeen purchasing power? +
Approximately £49,750 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£55,000 in Aberdeen, based on a cost-of-living index of
73 (Aberdeen) vs 66 (Leeds).
Is Aberdeen or Leeds cheaper to live in? +
Leeds is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 66 vs 73 for Aberdeen (London = 100).
Rent in Aberdeen averages £1,050/month (1-bed)
vs £900/month in Leeds.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a financial analyst in Aberdeen? +
A financial analyst in Aberdeen earning £55,000 takes home
£3,396/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,050/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 31%
(comfortable).
In Leeds the equivalent ratio is 28%.