UX Designer · City comparison · 2026
Leeds vs Newcastle
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds ux designers have £30/month more disposable income after rent than their Newcastle counterparts.
Leeds salary
£47,000
£3,113/mo take-home
Newcastle salary
£44,000
£2,933/mo take-home
Leeds wins by
+£30
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Leeds
After paying rent, a ux designer in Leeds retains £30/month more than in Newcastle — that's £360/year extra in purchasing power.
+£30
per month
Leeds
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Gross salary
£47,000
Net monthly
£3,113
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
29% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,213
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 66 for Leeds and 61 for Newcastle, a salary of £47,000 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to £43,450 in Newcastle.
Leeds £47,000 ≈
£43,450
in Newcastle
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Leeds
52%
Newcastle
55%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Leeds
£2.51
Newcastle
£2.32
Transit (single trip)
Leeds
£1.55
Newcastle
£1.79
Gym membership
Leeds
£36/mo
Newcastle
£34/mo
Cinema ticket
Leeds
£10.56
Newcastle
£9.76
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Frequently asked questions
Does a ux designer earn more in Leeds or Newcastle? +
Leeds pays a median £47,000 vs £44,000 in Newcastle
— a gross difference of £3,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Leeds professionals
have £30/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a ux designer in Leeds vs Newcastle? +
In Leeds: gross £47,000 → £3,113/month net take-home.
In Newcastle: gross £44,000 → £2,933/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Leeds leaves £2,213/month
vs Newcastle's £2,183/month.
What salary in Newcastle matches Leeds purchasing power? +
Approximately £43,450 in Newcastle delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£47,000 in Leeds, based on a cost-of-living index of
66 (Leeds) vs 61 (Newcastle).
Is Leeds or Newcastle cheaper to live in? +
Newcastle is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 61 vs 66 for Leeds (London = 100).
Rent in Leeds averages £900/month (1-bed)
vs £750/month in Newcastle.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a ux designer in Leeds? +
A ux designer in Leeds earning £47,000 takes home
£3,113/month. With median 1-bed rent of £900/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 29%
(comfortable).
In Newcastle the equivalent ratio is 26%.