Brighton vs Liverpool
Liverpool wins on purchasing power. Liverpool ux designers have £260/month more disposable income after rent than their Brighton counterparts.
After paying rent, a ux designer in Liverpool retains £260/month more than in Brighton — that's £3,120/year extra in purchasing power.
Brighton vs Liverpool: what the £260/month gap means for a ux designer
On paper, Brighton ux designer roles pay £6,000/year more than Liverpool. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Brighton workers keep £3,393/month versus £3,053/month in Liverpool.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Brighton rent runs £1,400/month versus £800/month in Liverpool. Once housing costs are factored in, Liverpool workers have £2,253/month disposable income versus £1,993/month in Brighton — that is £3,120/year in real spending power.
Liverpool's rent-to-income ratio of 26% compares favourably to Brighton's 41%.
For ux designers prioritising financial freedom, Liverpool delivers significantly more disposable income despite lower gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 82 for Brighton and 62 for Liverpool, a salary of £52,000 in Brighton delivers equivalent purchasing power to £39,300 in Liverpool.
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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