Brisbane Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Brisbane
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 14 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Brisbane
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 23 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Brisbane
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Brisbane
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
80
Brisbane
vs
90
Chicago
Brisbane is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Brisbane
vs
95
Chicago
Brisbane is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Brisbane salary
| Salary in Brisbane | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,463 | $8,537 less |
| $75,000 | $62,195 | $12,805 less |
| $100,000 | $82,927 | $17,073 less |
| $125,000 | $103,659 | $21,341 less |
| $150,000 | $124,390 | $25,610 less |
| $200,000 | $165,854 | $34,146 less |
Brisbane vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 14%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Brisbane has a rent index of 78, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Brisbane: $2,860/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Brisbane wins 2, while Chicago wins 4.
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