Birmingham Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
70
Birmingham
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Rent
50
Birmingham
vs
55
Chicago
Birmingham is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
94
Birmingham
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 9 pts cheaper
Restaurants
78
Birmingham
vs
80
Chicago
Birmingham is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
82
Birmingham
vs
90
Chicago
Birmingham is 8 pts cheaper
Utilities
88
Birmingham
vs
95
Chicago
Birmingham is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Birmingham salary
| Salary in Birmingham | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $48,571 | $1,429 less |
| $75,000 | $72,857 | $2,143 less |
| $100,000 | $97,143 | $2,857 less |
| $125,000 | $121,429 | $3,571 less |
| $150,000 | $145,714 | $4,286 less |
| $200,000 | $194,286 | $5,714 less |
Birmingham vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 2%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Birmingham has a rent index of 50, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Birmingham: $2,400/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Birmingham wins 4, while Chicago wins 2.
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