UX Designer · City comparison · 2026
Newcastle vs Nottingham
Newcastle wins on purchasing power. Newcastle ux designers have £100/month more disposable income after rent than their Nottingham counterparts.
Newcastle salary
£44,000
£2,933/mo take-home
Nottingham salary
£44,000
£2,933/mo take-home
Newcastle wins by
+£100
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Newcastle
After paying rent, a ux designer in Newcastle retains £100/month more than in Nottingham — that's £1,200/year extra in purchasing power.
+£100
per month
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
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 61 for Newcastle and 63 for Nottingham, a salary of £44,000 in Newcastle delivers equivalent purchasing power to £45,450 in Nottingham.
Newcastle £44,000 ≈
£45,450
in Nottingham
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Newcastle
55%
Nottingham
52%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Newcastle
£2.32
Nottingham
£2.39
Transit (single trip)
Newcastle
£1.79
Nottingham
£1.38
Gym membership
Newcastle
£34/mo
Nottingham
£35/mo
Cinema ticket
Newcastle
£9.76
Nottingham
£10.08
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Frequently asked questions
Does a ux designer earn more in Newcastle or Nottingham? +
Newcastle pays a median £44,000 vs £44,000 in Nottingham
— a gross difference of £0.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Newcastle professionals
have £100/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a ux designer in Newcastle vs Nottingham? +
In Newcastle: gross £44,000 → £2,933/month net take-home.
In Nottingham: gross £44,000 → £2,933/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Newcastle leaves £2,183/month
vs Nottingham's £2,083/month.
What salary in Nottingham matches Newcastle purchasing power? +
Approximately £45,450 in Nottingham delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£44,000 in Newcastle, based on a cost-of-living index of
61 (Newcastle) vs 63 (Nottingham).
Is Newcastle or Nottingham cheaper to live in? +
Newcastle is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 61 vs 63 for Nottingham (London = 100).
Rent in Newcastle averages £750/month (1-bed)
vs £850/month in Nottingham.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a ux designer in Newcastle? +
A ux designer in Newcastle earning £44,000 takes home
£2,933/month. With median 1-bed rent of £750/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 26%
(comfortable).
In Nottingham the equivalent ratio is 29%.