Financial Analyst · City comparison · 2026
Glasgow vs Sheffield
Sheffield wins on purchasing power. Sheffield financial analysts have £24/month more disposable income after rent than their Glasgow counterparts.
Glasgow salary
£50,000
£3,164/mo take-home
Sheffield salary
£47,000
£3,113/mo take-home
Sheffield wins by
+£24
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Sheffield
After paying rent, a financial analyst in Sheffield retains £24/month more than in Glasgow — that's £288/year extra in purchasing power.
+£24
per month
Glasgow
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Gross salary
£50,000
Net monthly
£3,164
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
28% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,264
Sheffield
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Gross salary
£47,000
Net monthly
£3,113
Rent (1-bed)
£825
Rent-to-income
27% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,288
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 62 for Glasgow and 63 for Sheffield, a salary of £50,000 in Glasgow delivers equivalent purchasing power to £50,800 in Sheffield.
Glasgow £50,000 ≈
£50,800
in Sheffield
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Glasgow
53%
Sheffield
55%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Glasgow
£2.36
Sheffield
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Glasgow
£1.31
Sheffield
£1.55
Gym membership
Glasgow
£34/mo
Sheffield
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Glasgow
£9.92
Sheffield
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a financial analyst earn more in Glasgow or Sheffield? +
Glasgow pays a median £50,000 vs £47,000 in Sheffield
— a gross difference of £3,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Sheffield professionals
have £24/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a financial analyst in Glasgow vs Sheffield? +
In Glasgow: gross £50,000 → £3,164/month net take-home.
In Sheffield: gross £47,000 → £3,113/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Glasgow leaves £2,264/month
vs Sheffield's £2,288/month.
What salary in Sheffield matches Glasgow purchasing power? +
Approximately £50,800 in Sheffield delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£50,000 in Glasgow, based on a cost-of-living index of
62 (Glasgow) vs 63 (Sheffield).
Is Glasgow or Sheffield cheaper to live in? +
Glasgow is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 62 vs 63 for Sheffield (London = 100).
Rent in Glasgow averages £900/month (1-bed)
vs £825/month in Sheffield.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a financial analyst in Glasgow? +
A financial analyst in Glasgow earning £50,000 takes home
£3,164/month. With median 1-bed rent of £900/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 28%
(comfortable).
In Sheffield the equivalent ratio is 27%.