Berlin Wins
3
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
3
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
78
Berlin
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Rent
68
Berlin
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 13 pts cheaper
Groceries
82
Berlin
vs
85
Chicago
Berlin is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
75
Berlin
vs
80
Chicago
Berlin is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Berlin
vs
90
Chicago
Berlin is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
Berlin
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Berlin salary
| Salary in Berlin | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $43,590 | $6,410 less |
| $75,000 | $65,385 | $9,615 less |
| $100,000 | $87,179 | $12,821 less |
| $125,000 | $108,974 | $16,026 less |
| $150,000 | $130,769 | $19,231 less |
| $200,000 | $174,359 | $25,641 less |
Berlin vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Berlin has a rent index of 68, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Berlin: $2,580/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Berlin wins 3, while Chicago wins 3.
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