Financial Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Bristol vs Leeds
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds financial analysts have £290/month more disposable income after rent than their Bristol counterparts.
Bristol salary
£52,000
£3,393/mo take-home
Leeds salary
£49,000
£3,233/mo take-home
Leeds wins by
+£290
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Leeds
After paying rent, a financial analyst in Leeds retains £290/month more than in Bristol — that's £3,480/year extra in purchasing power.
+£290
per month
Bristol
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Gross salary
£52,000
Net monthly
£3,393
Rent (1-bed)
£1,350
Rent-to-income
40% — Stretched
After rent
£2,043
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 75 for Bristol and 66 for Leeds, a salary of £52,000 in Bristol delivers equivalent purchasing power to £45,750 in Leeds.
Bristol £52,000 ≈
£45,750
in Leeds
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Bristol
41%
Leeds
54%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Bristol
£2.85
Leeds
£2.51
Transit (single trip)
Bristol
£1.90
Leeds
£1.55
Gym membership
Bristol
£41/mo
Leeds
£36/mo
Cinema ticket
Bristol
£12.00
Leeds
£10.56
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Frequently asked questions
Does a financial analyst earn more in Bristol or Leeds? +
Bristol pays a median £52,000 vs £49,000 in Leeds
— a gross difference of £3,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Leeds professionals
have £290/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a financial analyst in Bristol vs Leeds? +
In Bristol: gross £52,000 → £3,393/month net take-home.
In Leeds: gross £49,000 → £3,233/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Bristol leaves £2,043/month
vs Leeds's £2,333/month.
What salary in Leeds matches Bristol purchasing power? +
Approximately £45,750 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£52,000 in Bristol, based on a cost-of-living index of
75 (Bristol) vs 66 (Leeds).
Is Bristol or Leeds cheaper to live in? +
Leeds is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 66 vs 75 for Bristol (London = 100).
Rent in Bristol averages £1,350/month (1-bed)
vs £900/month in Leeds.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a financial analyst in Bristol? +
A financial analyst in Bristol earning £52,000 takes home
£3,393/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,350/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 40%
(stretched).
In Leeds the equivalent ratio is 28%.