London vs Brighton
Brighton wins on purchasing power. Brighton project managers have £219/month more disposable income after rent than their London counterparts.
After paying rent, a project manager in Brighton retains £219/month more than in London — that's £2,628/year extra in purchasing power.
London vs Brighton: what the £219/month gap means for a project manager
On paper, London project manager roles pay £11,000/year more than Brighton. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — London workers keep £4,021/month versus £3,490/month in Brighton.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average London rent runs £2,150/month versus £1,400/month in Brighton. Once housing costs are factored in, Brighton workers have £2,090/month disposable income versus £1,871/month in London — that is £2,628/year in real spending power.
Brighton's rent-to-income ratio of 40% compares favourably to London's 53%.
For project managers prioritising financial freedom, Brighton delivers significantly more disposable income despite lower gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 100 for London and 82 for Brighton, a salary of £65,000 in London delivers equivalent purchasing power to £53,300 in Brighton.
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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