A data / business analyst working remotely from York earns £52,000 vs £58,000 in London. After costs, York remote wins by £910/month. Break-even discount: 37%.
Tax computed using HMRC 2025/26. Rent = Rightmove Q4 2025 median. Remote salary modelled at 10% discount from London rate.
You can accept up to a 37% salary reduction and still be better off than London.
Any remote salary above £36,500 in York beats London financially after living costs.
Remote wins — York delivers £910/month more disposable income