Winner on purchasing power
Newcastle
After paying rent, a project manager in Newcastle retains
£100/month more than in Nottingham —
that's £1,200/year extra in purchasing power.
Newcastle
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Gross salary
£48,000
Net monthly
£3,173
Rent (1-bed)
£750
Rent-to-income
24% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,423
Nottingham
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Gross salary
£48,000
Net monthly
£3,173
Rent (1-bed)
£850
Rent-to-income
27% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,323
Newcastle vs Nottingham: what the £100/month gap means for a project manager
On paper, Newcastle project manager roles pay £0/year
more than Nottingham. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a
different story — Newcastle workers keep £3,173/month versus
£3,173/month in Nottingham.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Newcastle rent runs £750/month
versus £850/month in Nottingham. Once housing costs are factored in,
Newcastle workers have £2,423/month
disposable income versus £2,323/month in Nottingham —
that is £1,200/year in real spending power.
Newcastle's rent-to-income ratio of 24%
compares favourably to Nottingham's 27%.
Monthly cost comparison
All figures monthly · 2025/26
| Category |
Newcastle |
Nottingham |
Delta |
| Rent (1-bed median) |
£750 |
£850 |
+13% |
| Transport |
£75 |
£58 |
-23% |
| Council tax |
£112 |
£118 |
+5% |
| Groceries |
£255 |
£260 |
+2% |
| Disposable income remaining |
£1,849 |
£1,754 |
-5% |
Sources: Robert Half 2026 · Rightmove Q4 2025 · HMRC 2025/26 · Numbeo 2025
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 61 for Newcastle
and 63 for Nottingham,
a salary of £48,000 in Newcastle delivers
equivalent purchasing power to £49,550 in Nottingham.
Newcastle £48,000 ≈
£49,550
in Nottingham
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
Cappuccino
Newcastle
£2.32
Nottingham
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Newcastle
£1.79
Nottingham
£1.38
Gym membership
Newcastle
£34/mo
Nottingham
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Newcastle
£9.76
Nottingham
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a project manager earn more in Newcastle or Nottingham?
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Newcastle pays a median £48,000 vs £48,000 in Nottingham
— a gross difference of £0.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Newcastle professionals
have £100/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a project manager in Newcastle vs Nottingham?
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In Newcastle: gross £48,000 → £3,173/month net take-home.
In Nottingham: gross £48,000 → £3,173/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Newcastle leaves £2,423/month
vs Nottingham's £2,323/month.
What salary in Nottingham matches Newcastle purchasing power?
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Approximately £49,550 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£48,000 in Newcastle, based on a cost-of-living index of
61 (Newcastle) vs 63 (Nottingham).
Is Newcastle or Nottingham cheaper to live in?
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Newcastle is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 61 vs 63 for Nottingham (London = 100).
Rent in Newcastle averages £750/month (1-bed)
vs £850/month in Nottingham.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a project manager in Newcastle?
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A project manager in Newcastle earning £48,000 takes home
£3,173/month. With median 1-bed rent of £750/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 24%
(comfortable).
In Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 27%.