Leeds vs York
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds ux designers have £290/month more disposable income after rent than their York counterparts.
After paying rent, a ux designer in Leeds retains £290/month more than in York — that's £3,480/year extra in purchasing power.
Leeds vs York: what the £290/month gap means for a ux designer
On paper, Leeds ux designer roles pay £4,000/year more than York. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Leeds workers keep £3,113/month versus £2,873/month in York.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Leeds rent runs £900/month versus £950/month in York. Once housing costs are factored in, Leeds workers have £2,213/month disposable income versus £1,923/month in York — that is £3,480/year in real spending power.
Leeds's rent-to-income ratio of 29% compares favourably to York's 33%.
For ux designers prioritising financial freedom, Leeds delivers significantly more disposable income despite comparable gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 66 for Leeds and 68 for York, a salary of £47,000 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to £48,400 in York.
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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