UX Designer · City comparison · 2026
Edinburgh vs Newcastle
Newcastle wins on purchasing power. Newcastle ux designers have £27/month more disposable income after rent than their Edinburgh counterparts.
Edinburgh salary
£52,000
£3,256/mo take-home
Newcastle salary
£44,000
£2,933/mo take-home
Newcastle wins by
+£27
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Newcastle
After paying rent, a ux designer in Newcastle retains £27/month more than in Edinburgh — that's £324/year extra in purchasing power.
+£27
per month
Edinburgh
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Gross salary
£52,000
Net monthly
£3,256
Rent (1-bed)
£1,100
Rent-to-income
34% — Stretched
After rent
£2,156
Newcastle
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Gross salary
£44,000
Net monthly
£2,933
Rent (1-bed)
£750
Rent-to-income
26% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,183
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 72 for Edinburgh and 61 for Newcastle, a salary of £52,000 in Edinburgh delivers equivalent purchasing power to £44,050 in Newcastle.
Edinburgh £52,000 ≈
£44,050
in Newcastle
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Edinburgh
47%
Newcastle
55%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Edinburgh
£2.74
Newcastle
£2.32
Transit (single trip)
Edinburgh
£1.48
Newcastle
£1.79
Gym membership
Edinburgh
£40/mo
Newcastle
£34/mo
Cinema ticket
Edinburgh
£11.52
Newcastle
£9.76
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Frequently asked questions
Does a ux designer earn more in Edinburgh or Newcastle? +
Edinburgh pays a median £52,000 vs £44,000 in Newcastle
— a gross difference of £8,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Newcastle professionals
have £27/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a ux designer in Edinburgh vs Newcastle? +
In Edinburgh: gross £52,000 → £3,256/month net take-home.
In Newcastle: gross £44,000 → £2,933/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Edinburgh leaves £2,156/month
vs Newcastle's £2,183/month.
What salary in Newcastle matches Edinburgh purchasing power? +
Approximately £44,050 in Newcastle delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£52,000 in Edinburgh, based on a cost-of-living index of
72 (Edinburgh) vs 61 (Newcastle).
Is Edinburgh or Newcastle cheaper to live in? +
Newcastle is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 61 vs 72 for Edinburgh (London = 100).
Rent in Edinburgh averages £1,100/month (1-bed)
vs £750/month in Newcastle.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a ux designer in Edinburgh? +
A ux designer in Edinburgh earning £52,000 takes home
£3,256/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,100/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 34%
(stretched).
In Newcastle the equivalent ratio is 26%.