Aberdeen vs Sheffield
Sheffield wins on purchasing power. Sheffield project managers have £222/month more disposable income after rent than their Aberdeen counterparts.
After paying rent, a project manager in Sheffield retains £222/month more than in Aberdeen — that's £2,664/year extra in purchasing power.
Aberdeen vs Sheffield: what the £222/month gap means for a project manager
On paper, Aberdeen project manager roles pay £3,000/year more than Sheffield. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Aberdeen workers keep £3,396/month versus £3,393/month in Sheffield.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Aberdeen rent runs £1,050/month versus £825/month in Sheffield. Once housing costs are factored in, Sheffield workers have £2,568/month disposable income versus £2,346/month in Aberdeen — that is £2,664/year in real spending power.
Sheffield's rent-to-income ratio of 24% compares favourably to Aberdeen's 31%.
For project managers prioritising financial freedom, Sheffield 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 63 for Sheffield, a salary of £55,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £47,450 in Sheffield.
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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