Product Manager · City comparison · 2026

Nottingham vs Sheffield

Sheffield wins on purchasing power. Sheffield product managers have £25/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.

Nottingham salary
£60,000
£3,780/mo take-home
Sheffield salary
£60,000
£3,780/mo take-home
Sheffield wins by
+£25
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Sheffield

After paying rent, a product manager in Sheffield retains £25/month more than in Nottingham — that's £300/year extra in purchasing power.

+£25
per month
Nottingham
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Gross salary £60,000
Net monthly £3,780
Rent (1-bed) £850
Rent-to-income 22% — Comfortable
After rent £2,930
Sheffield
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Gross salary £60,000
Net monthly £3,780
Rent (1-bed) £825
Rent-to-income 22% — Comfortable
After rent £2,955

Monthly cost comparison

All figures monthly · 2025/26

Category Nottingham Sheffield Delta
Rent (1-bed median) £850 £825 -3%
Transport £58 £65 +12%
Council tax £118 £126 +7%
Groceries £260 £265 +2%
Disposable income remaining £2,361 £2,365 0%

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

Cost-of-living equivalence

Based on a cost-of-living index of 63 for Nottingham and 63 for Sheffield, a salary of £60,000 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to £60,000 in Sheffield.

Nottingham £60,000 ≈
£60,000
in Sheffield

Income retention after all essentials

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

Nottingham 62%
Sheffield 63%

Everyday costs

Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025

Cappuccino
Nottingham £2.39
Sheffield £2.39
Transit (single trip)
Nottingham £1.38
Sheffield £1.55
Gym membership
Nottingham £35/mo
Sheffield £35/mo
Cinema ticket
Nottingham £10.08
Sheffield £10.08

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Frequently asked questions

Does a product manager earn more in Nottingham or Sheffield? +
Nottingham pays a median £60,000 vs £60,000 in Sheffield — a gross difference of £0. However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Sheffield professionals have £25/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a product manager in Nottingham vs Sheffield? +
In Nottingham: gross £60,000£3,780/month net take-home. In Sheffield: gross £60,000£3,780/month net take-home. After paying median 1-bed rent, Nottingham leaves £2,930/month vs Sheffield's £2,955/month.
What salary in Sheffield matches Nottingham purchasing power? +
Approximately £60,000 in Sheffield delivers equivalent purchasing power to £60,000 in Nottingham, based on a cost-of-living index of 63 (Nottingham) vs 63 (Sheffield).
Is Nottingham or Sheffield cheaper to live in? +
Nottingham and Sheffield have the same cost-of-living index of 63 (London = 100). Rent in Nottingham averages £850/month (1-bed) vs £825/month in Sheffield.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a product manager in Nottingham? +
A product manager in Nottingham earning £60,000 takes home £3,780/month. With median 1-bed rent of £850/month, the rent-to-income ratio is 22% (comfortable). In Sheffield the equivalent ratio is 22%.

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