Data Scientist · City comparison · 2026
Glasgow vs London
Glasgow wins on purchasing power. Glasgow data scientists have £148/month more disposable income after rent than their London counterparts.
Glasgow salary
£50,000
£3,164/mo take-home
London salary
£68,000
£4,166/mo take-home
Glasgow wins by
+£148
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Glasgow
After paying rent, a data scientist in Glasgow retains £148/month more than in London — that's £1,776/year extra in purchasing power.
+£148
per month
Glasgow
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Gross salary
£50,000
Net monthly
£3,164
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
28% — Comfortable
After rent
£2,264
London
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Gross salary
£68,000
Net monthly
£4,166
Rent (1-bed)
£2,050
Rent-to-income
49% — High pressure
After rent
£2,116
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 62 for Glasgow and 100 for London, a salary of £50,000 in Glasgow delivers equivalent purchasing power to £80,650 in London.
Glasgow £50,000 ≈
£80,650
in London
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Glasgow
53%
London
31%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Glasgow
£2.36
London
£3.80
Transit (single trip)
Glasgow
£1.31
London
£4.40
Gym membership
Glasgow
£34/mo
London
£55/mo
Cinema ticket
Glasgow
£9.92
London
£16.00
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Frequently asked questions
Does a data scientist earn more in Glasgow or London? +
Glasgow pays a median £50,000 vs £68,000 in London
— a gross difference of £18,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Glasgow professionals
have £148/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a data scientist in Glasgow vs London? +
In Glasgow: gross £50,000 → £3,164/month net take-home.
In London: gross £68,000 → £4,166/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Glasgow leaves £2,264/month
vs London's £2,116/month.
What salary in London matches Glasgow purchasing power? +
Approximately £80,650 in London delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£50,000 in Glasgow, based on a cost-of-living index of
62 (Glasgow) vs 100 (London).
Is Glasgow or London cheaper to live in? +
Glasgow is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 62 vs 100 for London (London = 100).
Rent in Glasgow averages £900/month (1-bed)
vs £2,050/month in London.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data scientist in Glasgow? +
A data scientist in Glasgow earning £50,000 takes home
£3,164/month. With median 1-bed rent of £900/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 28%
(comfortable).
In London the equivalent ratio is 49%.