Financial Analyst · City comparison · 2026

Edinburgh vs Nottingham

Q: Does a financial analyst earn more in Edinburgh or Nottingham?

Edinburgh pays £54,000 vs £46,000 in Nottingham. After living costs, Edinburgh professionals have £46/month more disposable income.

Q: What is the take-home pay for a financial analyst in Edinburgh vs Nottingham?

In Edinburgh: £3,349/month net. In Nottingham: £3,053/month net. After rent, Edinburgh leaves £2,249/month vs Nottingham's £2,203/month.

Q: What salary in Nottingham matches Edinburgh purchasing power?

Approximately £47,250 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to £54,000 in Edinburgh, based on a COL index of 72 vs 63.

Q: Is Edinburgh or Nottingham cheaper to live in?

Nottingham is cheaper (COL 63 vs 72). Rent: Edinburgh £1,100/mo vs Nottingham £850/mo.

Q: What is the rent-to-income ratio for a financial analyst in Edinburgh?

A financial analyst in Edinburgh has a rent-to-income ratio of 33% (comfortable). In Nottingham the equivalent is 28%.

Edinburgh wins on purchasing power. Edinburgh financial analysts have £46/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.

Edinburgh salary

£54,000

£3,349/mo take-home

Nottingham salary

£46,000

£3,053/mo take-home

Edinburgh wins by

+£46

per month after rent

Winner on purchasing power

Edinburgh

After paying rent, a financial analyst in Edinburgh retains £46/month more than in Nottingham — that's £552/year extra in purchasing power.

+£46

per month

Edinburgh

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Gross salary £54,000

Net monthly £3,349

Rent (1-bed) £1,100

Rent-to-income 33% — Comfortable

After rent £2,249

Nottingham

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Gross salary £46,000

Net monthly £3,053

Rent (1-bed) £850

Rent-to-income 28% — Comfortable

After rent £2,203

Monthly cost comparison

All figures monthly · 2025/26

Category	Edinburgh	Nottingham	Delta
Rent (1-bed median)	£1,100	£850	-23%
Transport	£62	£58	-6%
Council tax	£155	£118	-24%
Groceries	£280	£260	-7%
Disposable income remaining	£1,622	£1,634	+1%

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

Cost-of-living equivalence

Based on a cost-of-living index of 72 for Edinburgh and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £54,000 in Edinburgh delivers equivalent purchasing power to £47,250 in Nottingham.

Edinburgh £54,000 ≈

£47,250

in Nottingham

Income retention after all essentials

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

Edinburgh 48%

Nottingham 54%

Everyday costs

Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025

Cappuccino

Edinburgh £2.74

Nottingham £2.39

Transit (single trip)

Edinburgh £1.48

Nottingham £1.38

Gym membership

Edinburgh £40/mo

Nottingham £35/mo

Cinema ticket

Edinburgh £11.52

Nottingham £10.08

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Frequently asked questions

Does a financial analyst earn more in Edinburgh or Nottingham? +

Edinburgh pays a median £54,000 vs £46,000 in Nottingham — a gross difference of £8,000. However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Edinburgh professionals have £46/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.

What is the take-home pay for a financial analyst in Edinburgh vs Nottingham? +

In Edinburgh: gross £54,000 → £3,349/month net take-home. In Nottingham: gross £46,000 → £3,053/month net take-home. After paying median 1-bed rent, Edinburgh leaves £2,249/month vs Nottingham's £2,203/month.

What salary in Nottingham matches Edinburgh purchasing power? +

Approximately £47,250 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to £54,000 in Edinburgh, based on a cost-of-living index of 72 (Edinburgh) vs 63 (Nottingham).

Is Edinburgh or Nottingham cheaper to live in? +

Nottingham is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 63 vs 72 for Edinburgh (London = 100). Rent in Edinburgh averages £1,100/month (1-bed) vs £850/month in Nottingham.

What is the rent-to-income ratio for a financial analyst in Edinburgh? +

A financial analyst in Edinburgh earning £54,000 takes home £3,349/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,100/month, the rent-to-income ratio is 33% (comfortable). In Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 28%.