Liverpool vs York
Liverpool wins on purchasing power. Liverpool ux designers have £330/month more disposable income after rent than their York counterparts.
After paying rent, a ux designer in Liverpool retains £330/month more than in York — that's £3,960/year extra in purchasing power.
Liverpool vs York: what the £330/month gap means for a ux designer
On paper, Liverpool ux designer roles pay £3,000/year more than York. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Liverpool workers keep £3,053/month versus £2,873/month in York.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Liverpool rent runs £800/month versus £950/month in York. Once housing costs are factored in, Liverpool workers have £2,253/month disposable income versus £1,923/month in York — that is £3,960/year in real spending power.
Liverpool's rent-to-income ratio of 26% compares favourably to York's 33%.
For ux designers prioritising financial freedom, Liverpool delivers significantly more disposable income despite comparable gross pay.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 62 for Liverpool and 68 for York, a salary of £46,000 in Liverpool delivers equivalent purchasing power to £50,450 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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