UX Designer · City comparison · 2026
Bristol vs Nottingham
Nottingham wins on purchasing power. Nottingham ux designers have £140/month more disposable income after rent than their Bristol counterparts.
Bristol salary
£50,000
£3,293/mo take-home
Nottingham salary
£44,000
£2,933/mo take-home
Nottingham wins by
+£140
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Nottingham
After paying rent, a ux designer in Nottingham retains £140/month more than in Bristol — that's £1,680/year extra in purchasing power.
+£140
per month
Bristol
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Gross salary
£50,000
Net monthly
£3,293
Rent (1-bed)
£1,350
Rent-to-income
41% — Stretched
After rent
£1,943
Nottingham
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Gross salary
£44,000
Net monthly
£2,933
Rent (1-bed)
£850
Rent-to-income
29% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,083
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 75 for Bristol and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £50,000 in Bristol delivers equivalent purchasing power to £42,000 in Nottingham.
Bristol £50,000 ≈
£42,000
in Nottingham
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Bristol
39%
Nottingham
52%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Bristol
£2.85
Nottingham
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Bristol
£1.90
Nottingham
£1.38
Gym membership
Bristol
£41/mo
Nottingham
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Bristol
£12.00
Nottingham
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a ux designer earn more in Bristol or Nottingham? +
Bristol pays a median £50,000 vs £44,000 in Nottingham
— a gross difference of £6,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Nottingham professionals
have £140/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a ux designer in Bristol vs Nottingham? +
In Bristol: gross £50,000 → £3,293/month net take-home.
In Nottingham: gross £44,000 → £2,933/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Bristol leaves £1,943/month
vs Nottingham's £2,083/month.
What salary in Nottingham matches Bristol purchasing power? +
Approximately £42,000 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£50,000 in Bristol, based on a cost-of-living index of
75 (Bristol) vs 63 (Nottingham).
Is Bristol or Nottingham cheaper to live in? +
Nottingham is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 63 vs 75 for Bristol (London = 100).
Rent in Bristol averages £1,350/month (1-bed)
vs £850/month in Nottingham.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a ux designer in Bristol? +
A ux designer in Bristol earning £50,000 takes home
£3,293/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,350/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 41%
(stretched).
In Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 29%.