UX Designer · City comparison · 2026
Leeds vs Nottingham
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds ux designers have £130/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.
Leeds salary
£47,000
£3,113/mo take-home
Nottingham salary
£44,000
£2,933/mo take-home
Leeds wins by
+£130
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Leeds
After paying rent, a ux designer in Leeds retains £130/month more than in Nottingham — that's £1,560/year extra in purchasing power.
+£130
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
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 66 for Leeds and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £47,000 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to £44,850 in Nottingham.
Leeds £47,000 ≈
£44,850
in Nottingham
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Leeds
52%
Nottingham
52%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Leeds
£2.51
Nottingham
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Leeds
£1.55
Nottingham
£1.38
Gym membership
Leeds
£36/mo
Nottingham
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Leeds
£10.56
Nottingham
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a ux designer earn more in Leeds or Nottingham? +
Leeds pays a median £47,000 vs £44,000 in Nottingham
— a gross difference of £3,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Leeds professionals
have £130/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 Nottingham? +
In Leeds: gross £47,000 → £3,113/month net take-home.
In Nottingham: gross £44,000 → £2,933/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Leeds leaves £2,213/month
vs Nottingham's £2,083/month.
What salary in Nottingham matches Leeds purchasing power? +
Approximately £44,850 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£47,000 in Leeds, based on a cost-of-living index of
66 (Leeds) vs 63 (Nottingham).
Is Leeds or Nottingham cheaper to live in? +
Nottingham is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 63 vs 66 for Leeds (London = 100).
Rent in Leeds averages £900/month (1-bed)
vs £850/month in Nottingham.
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 Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 29%.