Aberdeen vs Leeds
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds project managers have £244/month more disposable income after rent than their Aberdeen counterparts.
After paying rent, a project manager in Leeds retains £244/month more than in Aberdeen — that's £2,928/year extra in purchasing power.
Aberdeen vs Leeds: what the £244/month gap means for a project manager
On paper, Aberdeen project manager roles pay £1,000/year more than Leeds. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Aberdeen workers keep £3,396/month versus £3,490/month in Leeds.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Aberdeen rent runs £1,050/month versus £900/month in Leeds. Once housing costs are factored in, Leeds workers have £2,590/month disposable income versus £2,346/month in Aberdeen — that is £2,928/year in real spending power.
Leeds's rent-to-income ratio of 26% compares favourably to Aberdeen's 31%.
For project managers prioritising financial freedom, Leeds delivers significantly more disposable income despite lower gross pay.
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.
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
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